Tool finder searches Google Docs commands and menu items. It is useful when you know the action you need but cannot find its current position in the menus.
Search for the command
- Use the toolbar Search control or choose Help > Search the menus.
- Alternatively, use Alt+/ on supported PC or ChromeOS keyboards, or Option+/ on Mac.
- Type a descriptive command term.
- Review the results and activate the intended action.
Read the full result label before confirming. Similar terms can produce commands with different effects, and a recent action may appear alongside other suggestions.
Check the current selection
A formatting command applies according to the current cursor or selection. Finding the right action does not establish that the right paragraph, image, or table cell is selected.
For a command that opens a dialog, inspect the dialog’s scope and values before applying. For an immediate action, check the result promptly and undo if it affected the wrong material.
Distinguish command search from content search
Tool finder can also offer Find and replace when you enter document content. Use the intended search mode deliberately: looking for a phrase in the report is different from looking for the command that changes spacing.
If a feature remains unavailable, inspect edit access, document mode, platform, or account eligibility. Search cannot bypass those restrictions. For frequent tasks, note the actual shortcut shown by the product. Tool finder is a navigation aid that can make changing interfaces easier to use, while the document operation still needs a careful target and result check.
References
Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 3, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.