What does Ctrl+I do?
In Windows 11, Ctrl+I means: Toggle italic formatting on selected text.
Last verified: 2026-10-04 (latest recorded check on at least one row; rows without their own date remain pending).
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Windows | Toggle italic formatting on selected text Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Toggle italic formatting in text editors Verification pending |
| ChromeOS Flex / Stable | ChromeOS | Toggle italic formatting Verification pending |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Toggle italic formatting Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Microsoft Word | Windows | Toggle italic on the selected text Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Microsoft Excel | Windows | Toggle italic on the selected cells Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Gmail | Platform not independently verified | Toggle italic formatting on selected text Verification pending |
| Figma | Platform not independently verified | Toggle italic on selected text Verification pending |
| Notion | Platform not independently verified | Toggle italic formatting on selected text Verification pending |
| Slack | Platform not independently verified | Toggle italic formatting on selected text Verification pending |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Platform not independently verified | Open the import file browser Verification pending |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Platform not independently verified | Toggle italic formatting on selected text Verification pending |
| Google Docs | Platform not independently verified | Toggle italic on selected text Verification pending |
| Google Sheets | Platform not independently verified | Toggle italic on selected cells Verification pending |
| Adobe After Effects | Platform not independently verified | Import media files into the project Verification pending |
| Canva | Platform not independently verified | Make selected text italic Verification pending |
| Discord | Platform not independently verified | Open the inbox for recent mentions and notifications Verification pending |
| Discord | Platform not independently verified | Wrap selected text in italic markdown (*text*) Verification pending |
| Obsidian | Platform not independently verified | Wrap selected text with *italic* markdown Verification pending |
| Google Slides | Platform not independently verified | Toggle italic on selected text Verification pending |
| Xcode | Platform not independently verified | Auto-indent the selected code block Verification pending |
Mac equivalent
On Mac, use Cmd+I in Microsoft Word; Cmd+I in Microsoft Excel. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.
Full shortcut pages
- Windows 11 shortcuts
- Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS shortcuts
- ChromeOS Flex / Stable shortcuts
- Windows 10 shortcuts
- Microsoft Word shortcuts
- Microsoft Excel shortcuts
- Gmail shortcuts
- Figma shortcuts
- Notion shortcuts
- Slack shortcuts
- Adobe Premiere Pro shortcuts
- Microsoft PowerPoint shortcuts
- Google Docs shortcuts
- Google Sheets shortcuts
- Adobe After Effects shortcuts
- Canva shortcuts
- Discord shortcuts
- Obsidian shortcuts
- Google Slides shortcuts
- Xcode shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
- What does Ctrl+I do?
- In Windows 11, Ctrl+I means: Toggle italic formatting on selected text.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS, ChromeOS Flex / Stable, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Gmail, Figma, Notion, Slack, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Adobe After Effects, Canva, Discord, Obsidian, Google Slides, Xcode. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- On Mac, use Cmd+I in Microsoft Word; Cmd+I in Microsoft Excel. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.