Google Forms Shortcuts & Gemini AI Guide: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet (PDF)

Google Forms is the fastest way to collect data, but if you are clicking through menus to add questions, you are doing it the slow way. In 2026, combining Keyboard Shortcuts with Gemini AI allows you to build complex surveys and graded quizzes without touching your mouse.

Whether you are a teacher grading quizzes or an event planner managing RSVPs, this guide covers the essential key combos to speed up your workflow.

Read the list below or download the cheat sheet to print out for your desk.

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Useful Google Forms Shortcuts (Desktop)

These shortcuts work in any browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari). Use them to build surveys without leaving the keyboard.

🧭 Navigation & Selection

Action	Shortcut
Next Field	Tab
Previous Field	Shift + Tab
Select All	Ctrl + A
Show Shortcuts Menu	Ctrl + /

📁 File & Menu Commands

Quickly preview your form or jump to settings.

Action	Shortcut
Print	Ctrl + P
Find	Ctrl + F
Preview Form	Ctrl + Shift + P
Settings Menu	Ctrl + E
Send Form	Ctrl + Enter

➕ Form Building Actions

This is where you save time. Stop clicking the “Plus” button.

Action	Shortcut
Add New Question	Ctrl + Shift + Enter
Insert Title	Ctrl + Shift + T
Duplicate Question	Ctrl + Shift + D
Delete Question	Ctrl + Alt + Shift + D
Move Question Up	Ctrl + Shift + K
Move Question Down	Ctrl + Shift + J

✏️ Formatting

Action	Shortcut
Bold	Ctrl + B
Italic	Ctrl + I
Underline	Ctrl + U
Insert Link	Ctrl + K

✅ Grading (Quiz Mode)

Essential for teachers using Google Forms for quizzes.

Action	Shortcut
Mark Correct	Ctrl + Shift + C
Mark Incorrect	Ctrl + Shift + I
Focus Grade (Up/Down)	Ctrl + Shift + ↑ / ↓

Mac & ChromeOS Shortcuts

Using a MacBook or Chromebook? The keys are slightly different. Click below to reveal your specific shortcuts.

💻 Mac Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
New Question	⌘ + Shift + Enter
Move Question Up	⌘ + Shift + K
Send Form	⌘ + Enter
Preview Form	⌘ + Shift + P
Settings Menu	⌘ + E

🔎 ChromeOS Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
New Question	Ctrl + Shift + Enter
Settings Menu	Ctrl + E
Move Question Up	Ctrl + Shift + K

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✨ Using Gemini AI in Google Forms

Stop writing questions from scratch. Gemini can now act as your survey architect.

• Help me create a form: Click the ✨ icon and describe what you need (e.g., “Create a feedback form for a virtual workshop with name, rating, and comments”).
• Generate Quizzes from Docs: Open a Google Doc with your study notes, open the side panel, and ask Gemini: “Create a 10-question multiple choice quiz based on this document in Google Forms.”
• Smart Validation: When asking for emails or phone numbers, Gemini automatically suggests response validation (Regex) to ensure users enter the correct format.

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