Italic Shortcut (Ctrl+I / ⌘I)
Italic is ⌘I on Mac and Ctrl+I on Windows. It works in Word, Google Docs, email and most editors.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italic | ⌘I | Ctrl+I | |
| Bold | ⌘B | Ctrl+B | |
| Underline | ⌘U | Ctrl+U | |
| Italic in Google Docs | ⌘I | Ctrl+I | |
| Remove formatting | ⌘\ | Ctrl+Space or Ctrl+\ |
Italicize any selected text
⌘I (Mac) or Ctrl+I (Windows) toggles italic on the selected text. It works the same in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Outlook, Gmail’s formatting bar and virtually every rich-text editor.
Bold, italic, underline together
The three run in a row: ⌘B/Ctrl+B bold, ⌘I/Ctrl+I italic, ⌘U/Ctrl+U underline. Press again to turn the style back off.
FAQ
What is the shortcut for italic?
Press ⌘I on a Mac or Ctrl+I on Windows to italicize the selected text; press it again to remove the italics.
Does Ctrl+I work in Google Docs?
Yes. Ctrl+I (⌘I on Mac) toggles italic in Google Docs, Word, Gmail and most other editors.