Which sections should I learn first?

Start with Shortcut keys for controlling documents and windows and Shortcut keys for editing or formatting documents. Those sections usually cover the actions people repeat most often, then move into the more specialized groups as you need them.

Are the shortcuts different across operating systems?

Yes. LibreOffice includes shortcut sets for macOS, Linux, and Windows, and some actions change between platforms. Use the OS tabs above to switch between them quickly.

What is the best way to study these shortcuts?

Pick one section, practice the actions you repeat every day, and come back to the cheat sheet when you need a refresher. Learning shortcuts by workflow is easier than trying to memorize everything at once.

LibreOffice Hotkeys and Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut keys for controlling documents and windows

Action	Hotkey
Sets focus in the document canvas/data source	`Ctrl`+`F6`
Creates a new document	`Ctrl`+`N`
Docks and undocks floating subwindows such as unlocked toolbars, Sidebar and Navigator	`Ctrl`+`Shift`+`F10`
Shows/hides main menu	`Ctrl`+`Alt`+`Shift`+`Home`
Prints document	`Ctrl`+`P`
Sets focus in previous subwindow	`Shift`+`F6`
Searches for the last entered search term	`Ctrl`+`Shift`+`F`
Activates the first menu (File menu)	`F10`
Calls the Find & Replace dialog	`Ctrl`+`H`
Saves the current document	`Ctrl`+`S`
Opens a document	`Ctrl`+`O`
Context Help	`Shift`+`F1`
Exits application	`Ctrl`+`Q`
Enable or disable the selection cursor in read-only text	`Ctrl`+`Shift`+`I`
Toggles the view between fullscreen mode and normal mode in Writer or Calc	`Ctrl`+`Shift`+`J`
Activates the Find toolbar	`Ctrl`+`F`
Redraws the document view	`Ctrl`+`Shift`+`R`
Starts the LibreOffice Help. In the LibreOffice Help: jumps to main help page	`F1`
Opens the context menu	`Shift`+`F10`
Opens the Templates dialog	`Ctrl`+`Shift`+`N`
Sets focus in next visible subwindow, including menu bar, toolbars, windows such as Sidebar and Navigator, and document canvas/data source	`F6`
Turns on Extended Tips for the currently selected command, icon or control	`Shift`+`F2`

Shortcut keys for controlling documents and windows

Shortcut keys for controlling documents and windows

LibreOffice Hotkeys

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LibreOffice Hotkeys

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sections should I learn first?

Are the shortcuts different across operating systems?

What is the best way to study these shortcuts?

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Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Pages

WPS Office

Shortcut keys for controlling documents and windows

Shortcut keys for controlling documents and windows