Center Align Shortcut (Ctrl+E / ⌘E)
Center-align a paragraph with ⌘E on Mac or Ctrl+E on Windows. Here it is with the rest of the alignment row.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Align center | ⌘E | Ctrl+E | |
| Align left | ⌘L | Ctrl+L | |
| Align right | ⌘R | Ctrl+R | |
| Justify | ⌘J | Ctrl+J |
Centering text
Put the cursor in the paragraph and press ⌘E (Mac) or Ctrl+E (Windows) to center it. The same combo toggles alignment in Word, Google Docs, Outlook and most editors.
The alignment row
Alignment uses one letter each: Ctrl+L left, Ctrl+E center, Ctrl+R right, Ctrl+J justify — swap Ctrl for ⌘ on the Mac.
FAQ
What is the center-align shortcut?
Press ⌘E on the Mac or Ctrl+E on Windows with the cursor in the paragraph you want centered.
Does Ctrl+E work in Google Docs and Word?
Yes — Ctrl+E (⌘E on Mac) centers the current paragraph in Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
What are the other alignment shortcuts?
Left is Ctrl+L / ⌘L, right is Ctrl+R / ⌘R and justify is Ctrl+J / ⌘J.