By pressing a key or combination of keys, you can quickly do things that would normally require multiple clicks. These shortcuts can save you time when adjusting settings or checking your reports.
Before you begin
Google Ads has a few kinds of keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to use them:
- Key 1 + Key 2. Hold down the first key while pressing the last key of the shortcut. For example, to use the shortcut Shift + N (create a new item) you would hold down Shift, press N, and then release both keys.
- Key 1 then Key 2. Press the first key, release, and then press the second key. For example, to use the shortcut G then T (search for a page), press G, release, and then press T.
General actions
Use these shortcuts to speed up common actions.
| Keyboard shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Shift + ? | Show or hide the keyboard shortcuts list |
| G then T | Search for a page |
| Shift + N | Create a new item. This works anywhere you notice a plus button |
| Ctrl ⌘ + C | Copy |
| Ctrl ⌘ + V | Paste |
| Shift + H | Show or hide the quick help menu |
| Shift + R | Refresh data |
Navigate Google Ads
Use these shortcuts to quickly move between areas of Google Ads.
| Keyboard shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| G then B | Go to the Billing menu |
| G then O | Go to the Overview section |
| G then Y | Go to the Recommendations page |
| G then C | Go to the Campaigns page |
| Shift + W | Show the campaign view filter |
| Shift + A | Go to the All campaigns view, after you've clicked into a campaign |
| Shift + S | Go to the Search campaigns view |
| Shift + D | Go to the Display campaigns view |
| Shift + V | Go to the Video campaigns view |
| Shift + P | Go to the Shopping campaigns view |
| G then J | Go to the Ad groups page |
| G then A | Go to the Ads page |
| G then K | Go to the Search keywords page |
| G then S | Go to the Campaign settings page |
Manager accounts
Use these shortcuts to navigate if you have a manager account.
| Keyboard shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| G then U | Go to the Managed accounts page |