Right Align Shortcut (Ctrl+R / ⌘R)
Right-align a paragraph with ⌘R on Mac or Ctrl+R on Windows. Here it is with the rest of the alignment row.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Align right | ⌘R | Ctrl+R | |
| Align left | ⌘L | Ctrl+L | |
| Align center | ⌘E | Ctrl+E | |
| Justify | ⌘J | Ctrl+J |
Right-aligning text
Press ⌘R (Mac) or Ctrl+R (Windows) to right-align the current paragraph. Works in Word, Google Docs and Outlook.
The alignment row
One letter each: Ctrl+L left, Ctrl+E center, Ctrl+R right, Ctrl+J justify — use ⌘ instead of Ctrl on the Mac.
FAQ
What is the right-align shortcut?
Press ⌘R on the Mac or Ctrl+R on Windows to right-align the current paragraph.
Does Ctrl+R work in Word and Google Docs?
Yes — Ctrl+R (⌘R) right-aligns in Word, Google Docs and Outlook. In browsers Ctrl+R reloads the page instead.
What are the other alignment shortcuts?
Left is Ctrl+L / ⌘L, center is Ctrl+E / ⌘E and justify is Ctrl+J / ⌘J.