Operation Manual

Introduction
You can use LibreOffice without requiring a pointing device, such as a mouse or touchpad, by
using its built-in keyboard shortcuts.
This appendix lists some of the most common built-in keyboard shortcuts that apply to all
components of LibreOffice. For shortcuts specific to Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, or Base, read the
relevant component guide or search the application Help.
Note
Some of the shortcuts listed here may not work if your operating system uses the
same shortcuts for other tasks.
To resolve any conflicts, assign different keys to these shortcuts by reconfiguring
either LibreOffice (see Chapter 14) or your operating system (see system
documentation).
Tip for Macintosh users
Some keystrokes are different on a Mac from those used in Windows and Linux. The following
table gives some common substitutions for the instructions in this chapter. For a more detailed list,
see the application Help.
Windows or Linux Mac equivalent Effect
Right-click Control+click Opens a context menu
Ctrl (Control) z (Command) Used with other keys
F5 Shift+z+F5 Opens the Navigator
F11 z+T Opens the Styles and Formatting window
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