Shift+Tab

Updated: 11/12/2024 by Computer Hope
Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut

Shift+Tab is a keyboard shortcut used to remove indents on the selected line in most text editors.

How to use the Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the Tab key.

Shift+Tab in most text programs

Pressing Shift+Tab removes indents on the selected line.

Tip

If this shortcut doesn't work in your text program, try Ctrl+Shift+M

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

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