Cell Execution 4
Ctrl+Enter
Run Cell
Execute current cell
Shift+Enter
Run & Select Next
Execute cell and move to next
Alt+Enter
Run & Insert Below
Execute cell and create new cell below
Ctrl+Shift+Enter
Run All
Execute all cells
Cell Management 6
Ctrl+M+B
Add Code Cell Below
Insert code cell below current
Ctrl+M+A
Add Code Cell Above
Insert code cell above current
Ctrl+M+D
Delete Cell
Delete current cell
Ctrl+M+Y
Convert to Code
Convert cell to code cell
Ctrl+M+M
Convert to Text
Convert cell to text cell
Ctrl+M+Up/Down
Move Cell
Move cell up or down
Editing 5
Ctrl+/
Toggle Comment
Comment or uncomment lines
Tab
Indent
Indent code
Shift+Tab
Dedent
Dedent code
Ctrl+]
Indent Selection
Indent selected lines
Ctrl+[
Dedent Selection
Dedent selected lines
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Cell Management shortcuts does Google Colab have?
Google Colab includes 6 Cell Management shortcuts, including Ctrl + M + B (Add Code Cell Below) and Ctrl + M + A (Add Code Cell Above). See the full list in the Cell Management section above.
What Editing shortcuts does Google Colab have?
Google Colab includes 5 Editing shortcuts, including Ctrl + / (Toggle Comment) and Tab (Indent). See the full list in the Editing section above.
Can I combine Google Colab shortcuts with other tools?
Yes — use My Stack to combine Google Colab shortcuts with any other platform on this site into one printable reference, which is useful if your daily workflow spans several tools.