Alternatively known as Cmd+2, Command+2 is a keyboard shortcut often used to switch to the second tab in an Internet browser or other programs with tab support.

How to use the Command+2 keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Command key, and while continuing to hold, press 2.

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  • Command+2 in macOS.
  • Command+2 in an Internet browser.
  • Command+2 in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Command+2 in Microsoft Word.
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Command+2 in macOS

In Apple’s macOS, pressing Command+2 displays the items in the Finder window as a list.

For this shortcut to work, use 2 above the top row keys, not on the numeric keypad.

Command+2 in an Internet browser

With all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), pressing Command+2 switches to the second tab.

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Command+2 in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, pressing Command+2 switches to Slide Sorter view.

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Command+2 in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, pressing Command+2 changes a line, paragraph, or all highlighted text to have double spacing.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

You may also press Command+1 to set the line spacing to single, or Command+5 to set it to 1.5 spaces per line.

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  • Command+4
  • Command+5
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  • Command+8
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