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OneDrive + SharePoint keyboard shortcuts

Files live in OneDrive and SharePoint, so moving through folders, selecting files and sharing documents happens dozens of times a day. These shortcuts make managing files in the browser feel as quick as on your desktop.

50 shortcuts 20 essentials Updated October 2026
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Here are 50 shortcuts for file selection, sharing, libraries, site editing and web content across OneDrive and SharePoint.

F2

Rename the selected OneDrive item

Delete

Delete selected OneDrive items

Esc

Close a pop-up, clear selection, or go back

Ctrl+S

Download the selected OneDrive item

TaborShift+Tab

Move between OneDrive or SharePoint regions

Up arroworDown arrow

Move through navigation or file lists

Ctrl+A

Select all items in the contents grid

Spacebar

Select or clear the current item

Files

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
F2Rename the selected OneDrive itemEssential
DeleteDelete selected OneDrive itemsEssential
Ctrl+SDownload the selected OneDrive itemEssential
Shift+F10Open the context menu for the selected itemTime-saver
EnterOpen the selected itemEssential
Ctrl+OOpen a document from an internet sitePower user
Alt+NCreate a document (classic library)Time-saver
Alt+UUpload a document (classic library)Time-saver
Alt+YSync the library to your computer (classic)Power user
Alt+MOpen the More menu for the selected item (classic)Power user

Basics

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
EscClose a pop-up, clear selection, or go backEssential
F5Refresh the windowEssential
?Show the OneDrive keyboard shortcutsTime-saver

Share

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
SShare the selected OneDrive file or folderTime-saver

Navigate

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
TaborShift+TabMove between OneDrive or SharePoint regionsEssential
Up arroworDown arrowMove through navigation or file listsEssential
TabNavigate the SharePoint screenEssential
F6orCtrl+F6Move between the browser bar and OneDriveTime-saver

Select

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+ASelect all items in the contents gridEssential
Ctrl+DDeselect items in the contents gridTime-saver
SpacebarSelect or clear the current itemEssential
Arrow keysSelect an adjacent item in the contents gridEssential

View

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
VSwitch between List and Thumbnails viewTime-saver
IToggle the Details paneTime-saver
Right arroworLeft arrowGet information about the selected file (web)Time-saver

Find

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink

Edit

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+KInsert a link in a SharePoint text web partTime-saver
1+Period+SpacebarStart an ordered list in a text web partPower user
Minus+SpacebarStart a bulleted list in a text web partPower user
Ctrl+ZUndo the latest SharePoint actionEssential
Ctrl+CCopy textEssential
Ctrl+XCut textEssential
Ctrl+VPaste textEssential
Shift+EnterInsert a new line in a text web partTime-saver
Ctrl+YRedo the last SharePoint actionEssential
Ctrl+BApply or remove bold in a text web partEssential
Ctrl+IApply or remove italic in a text web partEssential
Ctrl+UApply or remove underline in a text web partEssential
Ctrl+BackspaceDelete the word to the left of the cursorTime-saver
Ctrl+DeleteDelete the word to the right of the cursorTime-saver
Shift+F11Jump to the Toolbox while editing a pagePower user
Alt+PJump to the page PropertiesPower user
Ctrl+ECenter the paragraph (classic page editor)Power user
Ctrl+RRight-align the paragraph (classic page editor)Power user
Ctrl+LLeft-align the paragraph (classic page editor)Power user
Ctrl+MIndent the paragraph (classic page editor)Power user
Ctrl+Shift+MRemove the paragraph indent (classic page editor)Power user
Alt+BPublish the page (classic)Power user
Ctrl+SpacebarClear formatting (classic page editor)Power user

Pro tip: In a document library, use the arrow keys with Space to select several files at once, then act on them all together.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most useful OneDrive + SharePoint shortcuts?

Start with these essentials: F2 (rename the selected OneDrive item); Delete (delete selected OneDrive items); Esc (close a pop-up, clear selection, or go back); Ctrl+S (download the selected OneDrive item); Tab / Shift+Tab (move between OneDrive or SharePoint regions).

Do OneDrive shortcuts work in the browser?

Yes. These shortcuts are for OneDrive and SharePoint on the web, which is where most sharing and library management happens.

Why do some shortcuts open browser features instead?

Some browser shortcuts take priority. Click inside the file list first so OneDrive or SharePoint has focus, then try again.

Do these OneDrive + SharePoint shortcuts work on a Mac?

This list shows Windows shortcuts. On a Mac, Ctrl is usually replaced by Cmd and Alt by Option, though some shortcuts differ. On our homepage you can switch the keyboard layout to Mac to see the Mac versions.

Can I print this OneDrive + SharePoint cheat sheet?

Yes. Use the Print cheat sheet button at the top of this page to print a compact version, or save it as a PDF. It's free to share with your team.

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