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.
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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.

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  • Google Chrome shortcuts
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Ctrl+J in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Ctrl+J aligns, or distributes, the text evenly across the slide.

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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.

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

  • Alt+J
  • Ctrl

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