Create a new Google Doc in one keystroke

Open a blank Google Doc instantly from any tab with a keyboard shortcut — no Drive menus, no clicks.

How to do it

  1. Press ⌘ Shift K (Ctrl Shift K on Windows).
  2. Type "doc".
  3. Press Enter.

Also works from the address bar: type “g”, a space, then “doc”.

Add to Chrome — it’s free

FAQ

Where is the new document saved?
In the root of your Google Drive, under the Google account you are signed in with. You can move it afterwards.
Is this the same as docs.new?
Yes — the extension opens Google’s official docs.new shortcut, so the behaviour is identical.

More actions