Alternatively called Control+J, ^j, and C-j, Ctrl+J is a keyboard shortcut that varies depending on the program used. For example, in most Internet browsers, Ctrl+J is used to open the downloads window.
How to use the Ctrl+J keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press J.
- How to use the Ctrl+J keyboard shortcut.
- Ctrl+J in an Internet browser.
- Ctrl+J in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Ctrl+J in Word and other word processors.
- Related keyboard shortcuts and keys.
- Related information.
- Computer keyboard shortcuts.
Ctrl+J in an Internet browser
In most Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera), pressing Ctrl+J opens the Downloads window.
- Firefox shortcuts
- Google Chrome shortcuts
- Internet Explorer shortcuts
Ctrl+J in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, Ctrl+J aligns, or distributes, the text evenly across the slide.
- Full list of PowerPoint shortcuts.
Ctrl+J in Word and other word processors
In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+J justifies the current line to evenly space its text or words between the left and right margins of the page.
- Full list of Microsoft Word shortcuts.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.
- Alt+J
- Ctrl
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Related information
- Computer keyboard shortcuts.
- Top 10 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know.
- Keyboard help and support.