Google Blogger Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List (Windows & Mac)
Google Blogger keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that let you format text, save drafts, preview, and publish posts inside the Blogger editor without reaching for the mouse. Most follow the same Ctrl-based pattern as other Google and Windows apps, so they’re quick to memorize. On Mac, you swap Ctrl for Cmd (⌘). This guide lists every working shortcut for Windows and Mac, plus a free downloadable PDF cheat sheet.
Key Takeaways
- Blogger shortcuts use Ctrl on Windows and Cmd (⌘) on Mac.
- The most-used keys: Ctrl + S (autosave), Ctrl + P (publish), Ctrl + D (save as draft).
- Formatting shortcuts (bold, italic, link) match standard Google Docs keys.
- Ctrl + K adds a link; Ctrl + L inserts a blockquote.
- A free PDF cheat sheet is available at the end of this guide.
Most Used Google Blogger Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Select All | Ctrl + A | ⌘ + A |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | ⌘ + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | ⌘ + V |
| Paste without formatting | Ctrl + Shift + V | ⌘ + Shift + V |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | ⌘ + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | ⌘ + Y |
| Save as Draft | Ctrl + D | ⌘ + D |
| Autosave & keep editing | Ctrl + S | ⌘ + S |
| Publish | Ctrl + P | ⌘ + P |
| Preview | Ctrl + Shift + P | ⌘ + Shift + P |
Text Formatting Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B | ⌘ + B |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | ⌘ + I |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | ⌘ + U |
| Add link | Ctrl + K | ⌘ + K |
| Blockquote | Ctrl + L | ⌘ + L |
Publishing & Saving Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Autosave & keep editing | Ctrl + S | ⌘ + S |
| Save as Draft | Ctrl + D | ⌘ + D |
| Publish post | Ctrl + P | ⌘ + P |
| Preview before publishing | Ctrl + Shift + P | ⌘ + Shift + P |
HTML Mode Shortcuts
When you switch the Blogger editor to HTML view, a couple of shortcuts behave differently. The blockquote shortcut (Ctrl + L) is most useful here, where it wraps selected text in < blockquote> tags directly in the markup.
Mobile View & Zoom Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Switch editor to Mobile View | Ctrl + Shift + M | ⌘ + Shift + M |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + Plus (+) | ⌘ + Plus (+) |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + Minus (−) | ⌘ + Minus (−) |
| Reset zoom to default | Ctrl + 0 | ⌘ + 0 |
How to Use Blogger Keyboard Shortcuts
- Open blogger.com and sign in to your account.
- Click New Post (or open an existing draft) to enter the post editor.
- For formatting shortcuts, select your text first, then press the key combination.
- For actions like publish or save as draft, no selection is needed just press the keys.
- On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd (⌘) in every shortcut above.
Download the Free PDF Cheat Sheet
Download Google Blogger Shortcuts PDF
Blogger vs BlogSpot – What’s the Difference?
People often use these interchangeably, but they’re not the same. Blogger is the free publishing platform owned by Google where you write and manage posts. BlogSpot is the free domain service that hosts those blogs (for example, yoursite.blogspot.com). In short: you write on Blogger, and BlogSpot provides the web address unless you connect a custom domain of your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut to publish a post in Blogger?
Press Ctrl + P (or ⌘ + P on Mac) to publish your post directly from the editor.
How do I save a draft in Blogger using the keyboard?
Press Ctrl + D to save as a draft, or Ctrl + S to autosave while you keep editing.
Do Blogger shortcuts work on Mac?
Yes. Use the same combinations but replace Ctrl with Cmd (⌘).
How do I add a link in Blogger with the keyboard?
Select the text you want to link, press Ctrl + K, paste the URL, and press Enter.
How do I preview a post before publishing?
Press Ctrl + Shift + P to open the preview in a new tab.
Why isn’t a shortcut working in my Blogger editor?
Some keys vary between Blogger’s old and new editor versions, and a few overlap with browser shortcuts. If one doesn’t respond, check whether your browser has claimed that combination.
Is there a PDF of all Blogger shortcuts?
Yes, a free downloadable cheat sheet is available above.
Conclusion
Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to speed up your workflow in Google Blogger. Once the core keys become muscle memory Ctrl + S to autosave, Ctrl + D to save a draft, and Ctrl + P to publish you’ll spend less time clicking through menus and more time writing. Since most of these shortcuts match standard Google Docs and Windows commands, they’ll carry over to the other tools you use every day.
Bookmark this page as a quick reference, and grab the free PDF cheat sheet above to keep every Blogger shortcut within reach on Windows or Mac.
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