What does Ctrl+P do?
In Windows 11, Ctrl+P means: Open the print dialog to print the current document.
Last verified: 2026-10-10 (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 | Print the current document or page Verification pending |
| Windows 11 | Windows | Open the print dialog to print the current document Verification pending |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Print the current document Verification pending |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Open the print dialog in the current application Verification pending |
| ChromeOS Flex / Stable | ChromeOS | Print the current page or document Latest recorded check: 2026-10-10 · Source |
| ChromeOS Flex / Stable | ChromeOS | Open the print dialog in Chrome or other apps Verification pending |
| ChromeOS Flex / Stable | ChromeOS | In the print dialog, select 'Save as PDF' as the destination Latest recorded check: 2026-10-10 · Source |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Print the current document or page Verification pending |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Open the print dialog for the current document Verification pending |
| Google Chrome | Platform not independently verified | Print or save the current page as PDF Verification pending |
| VS Code | Windows | Quickly open any file by name Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Microsoft Word | Windows | Open the print dialog Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Notion | Platform not independently verified | Open the Quick Find bar to search pages or navigate anywhere Verification pending |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Platform not independently verified | Open the Print dialog Verification pending |
| Google Docs | Windows | Open the print dialog Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Cursor | Platform not independently verified | Open any file by name Verification pending |
| Discord | Platform not independently verified | Pin the current message to the channel Verification pending |
| Obsidian | Platform not independently verified | Access all Obsidian commands; start typing to filter — the fastest way to trigger anything Verification pending |
| Mozilla Firefox | Platform not independently verified | Print or save the current page as PDF Verification pending |
| Microsoft Edge | Platform not independently verified | Print or save the page as PDF Verification pending |
| Sublime Text | Platform not independently verified | Open any file in the project with fuzzy name matching Verification pending |
| Adobe Acrobat | Platform not independently verified | Print the document Verification pending |
Mac equivalent
On Mac, use Cmd+P in Microsoft Word. 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
- Google Chrome shortcuts
- VS Code shortcuts
- Microsoft Word shortcuts
- Notion shortcuts
- Microsoft PowerPoint shortcuts
- Google Docs shortcuts
- Cursor shortcuts
- Discord shortcuts
- Obsidian shortcuts
- Mozilla Firefox shortcuts
- Microsoft Edge shortcuts
- Sublime Text shortcuts
- Adobe Acrobat shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
- What does Ctrl+P do?
- In Windows 11, Ctrl+P means: Open the print dialog to print the current document.
- 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, Google Chrome, VS Code, Microsoft Word, Notion, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, Cursor, Discord, Obsidian, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Sublime Text, Adobe Acrobat. 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+P in Microsoft Word. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.