Printing Shortcuts
Compare Printing keyboard shortcuts across Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, with actions, key combinations, and usage notes.
How to use this reference
Use this category reference to compare the same kind of task across your devices. Start with the section for your operating system, read the action and description, and try the shortcut in an appropriate application. Keys joined with a plus sign are held together; alternatives let you choose the combination that works on your keyboard. A gesture requires a compatible touchpad or touch screen rather than a physical keyboard.
Before practicing, check which window has focus. Text fields, browser tabs, terminal sessions, and system dialogs can interpret the same keys differently. Save any open work before testing commands that close a window, delete content, or change system settings. Accessibility commands may need to be enabled in settings first, and a laptop may require the Fn key for function keys. If a combination is intercepted by an application or a custom keymap, consult its built-in help and your operating system settings. Follow the full platform guide for related commands and additional context.
Windows 11
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + P | Open the print dialog to print the current document | |
| Print Preview | Ctrl + F2 | Open print preview in supported apps (e.g. Word) |
| Screenshot to File | Win + PrtSc | Save a full-screen screenshot directly to Pictures > Screenshots |
macOS
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cmd + P | Open the print dialog for the current document | |
| Print Preview | Cmd + P | macOS print dialog includes a built-in PDF preview button |
| Save as PDF | Cmd + P | In the print dialog, click the PDF dropdown and choose 'Save as PDF' |
Ubuntu Linux
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + P | Open the print dialog in the current application | |
| Save Screenshot | PrtSc | Screenshots are saved to ~/Pictures by default; path can be changed in Settings |
ChromeOS
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + P | Open the print dialog in Chrome or other apps | |
| Save Page as PDF | Ctrl + P | In the print dialog, select 'Save as PDF' as the destination |
Windows 10
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + P | Open the print dialog for the current document | |
| Screenshot to File | Win + PrtSc | Save a full-screen screenshot to Pictures > Screenshots |