Google-docs – Adding custom hotkeys for Google Docs

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I am interested in adding a hotkey to change the color of a text. I edit, so switching text from black to red is something I do often, but I have to go click on text color each and every time in Google Docs.

Is there any way to actually add new hotkeys in Google Docs? So far it seems like it's not an available option.

Best Answer

No, so far this functionality has not beed added, even though it has been requested for several years now. I have exactly the same issue as you (I am a researcher and use red, blue, green and black when making notes on different aspects of research. These days, when making notes, I just use Microsoft on work PC. The best workaround I have found is to change the 'Default Styles' of each of the Syle dropdown box - I made 'Heading 1' normal sized text but red, Heading 2 is blue and so on. To switch between styles, you can use CTRL + 7/8/9/0.