Docs Hotkey

Create hotkeys for Google Docs

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Docs Hotkey - Create Custom Hotkeys for Google Docs

"Docs Hotkey" is a versatile Chrome extension that enables users to create complex hotkey configurations for Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Classroom. From highlighting text to changing fonts, sizes, and even executing add-ons, the extension simplifies document editing. Originally designed for quick text highlighting, it now offers an extensive range of features, all customizable through simple settings. For any additional shortcuts needed, users can reach out for support.

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By: Zack Murry

Users: 7,000+

Rating: 4.75

(59)

1 new ratings

Version: 0.18 (Last updated: 2025-01-07)

Creation date: 2022-07-13

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Size: 808.96K

Email: za*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 11,250 ▲ 30

Other rankings

#380 in Tools ▲ 6 #50 in google docs keyword 47 ▼ 8 #165 in shortcut keyword 31 ▲ 1 #283 in change color keyword 15 ▼ 10

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Docs Hotkey allows for complex hotkey setups with simple configuration. Hotkeys can be created to do the following:

Highlight in any color
Bold
Underline
Italicize
Change text color
Change fonts
Change font size
Set heading type (e.g., Heading 1, Normal Text, Title)
Strike through text
Change alignment and indentation
Add emoji reactions
Add bulleted lists and set their spacing
Clear all styles and remove specific styles
Execute add-ons

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Makes changing colors on text boxes easier
Very useful for repetitive tasks like highlighting and formatting text
Simple and effective
Works great on Mac
Open source feature is appreciated

Cons

Difficulty setting up hotkey functionality
Limited colors in the color palette
Some users experienced issues getting it to work
Lack of certain commands like 'add space after list item' or case conversion

Most mentioned

The need for proper hotkey setup through Chrome settings
Desire for additional features like text case conversion
Issues with functionality on Macbooks
General usefulness for studying and taking notes

User reviews

Awesome stuff!

Shinichi Kogi, 2025-01-15

Makes quickly changing colors on text boxes so much more easier!

Michael, 2025-01-09

Works great, remember to follow the steps on the website to set-up the hotkey functionality. This needs to be created through Chrome settings itself, not the extension! (https://docs-hotkey.zackmurry.com/creating-hotkeys)