How to Add a Checklist in Google Docs
Short Answer
How do you add a checklist in Google Docs?
Press Ctrl + Shift + 9 (⌘ + Shift + 9 on Mac), or click Checklist in the toolbar. To choose whether checked items get crossed out, use Format › Bullets & numbering › Checklist. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then H 9.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Home › Checklist. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcut
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Checklist | Ctrl+Shift+9 | ⌘+Shift+9 |
These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension. To see Google's full list, press Ctrl + / (⌘ + / on Mac) in Google Docs.
Using the Menus
- Click where you want the checklist.
- In the toolbar, click Checklist. If you can't see it, click More first.
- For a checklist with or without strike-through, click Format › Bullets & numbering › Checklist.
The Word-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Docs document.
- Click where you want the checklist.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). Word-style key-tips appear.
- Press H, then 9. ShortieCuts runs “Checklist”.
When the ALT route helps: ShortieCuts puts Checklist next to Bullets (Alt, H, U) and Numbering (Alt, H, N), so all three list types sit under Alt, H.
More Google Docs How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt H6 | Superscript & SubscriptBuilt-in: Ctrl + . |
| Alt PP | Pages vs Pageless |
| Alt ST1 | Table of Contents |
| Alt H7U | Change Case |
| Alt NB | Page BreakBuilt-in: Ctrl + Enter |
| Alt SF | FootnoteBuilt-in: Ctrl + Alt + F |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to add a checklist in Google Docs?
Checklist: Ctrl + Shift + 9 on Windows; ⌘ + Shift + 9 on Mac. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + H + 9 work in Google Docs?
Not on its own. Google Docs has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + H + 9 there won't add a checklist. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then H, then 9, and ShortieCuts runs its "Checklist" command.
How do I add a checklist in Google Docs on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + 9 (Checklist). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then H, then 9.
Is ShortieCuts free?
ShortieCuts has a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed. After the trial, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year.