Print Shortcut (Ctrl+P / ⌘P)
Print is ⌘P on Mac and Ctrl+P on Windows. Plus save-as-PDF and page setup.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⌘P | Ctrl+P | ||
| Save as PDF | ⌘P then PDF menu | Ctrl+P then Save as PDF | |
| Page setup | ⌘⇧P | (in print dialog) | |
| Print selection (browsers) | ⌘P then Selection | Ctrl+P then Selection | |
| Close print dialog | Esc | Esc |
Print or save to PDF
⌘P (Mac) or Ctrl+P (Windows) opens the print dialog in any app. You don't need a printer to use it: choose Save as PDF (Windows) or the PDF menu (Mac) to turn any page or document into a clean PDF file.
Print only what you need
In browsers, select the part of the page you want, press ⌘P / Ctrl+P, and set the range to "Selection" to avoid printing ads and navigation.
FAQ
What does Ctrl+P do?
Ctrl+P (⌘P on the Mac) opens the print dialog in nearly every app, where you can also save the document as a PDF.
How do I save a webpage as a PDF?
Press Ctrl+P / ⌘P, then choose "Save as PDF" (Windows) or the PDF dropdown (Mac) as the destination instead of a printer.
Can I print just part of a page?
Yes — select the text first, then in the print dialog set the range to "Selection" to print only what you highlighted.