Ctrl+F

Find on Windows

Windows · Everyday Essentials
ActionFind
ShortcutCtrl + F
PlatformWindows
CategoryEveryday Essentials

About this shortcut

On Windows, you can find with Ctrl + F. Opens the search/find box in most apps and browsers. It sits in the Everyday Essentials group and is one of the Windows shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Windows conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to find.

2

Press the keys

Press Ctrl + F.

3

Done

Opens the search/find box in most apps and browsers.

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