Word shortcuts
- 67 shortcuts
- 9 sections
- Microsoft Office
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Beyond the usual editing keys, the most useful Word shortcuts format whole paragraphs: Center Align, Justify, Single Spacing and Double Spacing change the paragraph the cursor is in, with no need to select it first.
Start with these
- Paste Text Only
- Find and Replace
- Copy Formatting
- Paste Formatting
- Insert Link
- Center Align
Tips for Word
- Copy Formatting ⌥⌘C and Paste Formatting ⌥⌘V copy the look of text (font, size, color) without the text itself.
- Paste Text Only ⇧⌘V pastes without the source formatting, so pasted text matches the rest of the document.
- Move Down One Paragraph ⌘↓ and Move Up One Paragraph ⌘↑ move through long documents faster than the arrow keys.
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Frequently used16
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | |
| Redo | |
| Cut | |
| Copy | |
| Paste | |
| Paste Text Only | |
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Return to 100% Zoom | |
| Go To | |
| Spelling & Grammar | |
| Save As | |
| Find | |
| Find and Replace | |
| Expand/Collapse Ribbon |
Edit text8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Document | |
| Open Document | |
| Save | |
| Copy Formatting | |
| Paste Formatting | |
| Paste Special | |
| Select All | |
| Insert Link |
Paragraph formatting15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Center Align | |
| Justify | |
| Align Left | |
| Align Right | |
| Indent Paragraph | |
| Remove Indent | |
| Hanging Indent | |
| Remove Hanging Indent | |
| Single Spacing | |
| Double Spacing | |
| 1.5 Line Spacing | |
| Apply Normal Style | |
| Apply Heading 1 | |
| Apply Heading 2 | |
| Apply Heading 3 |
Character formatting13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Underline | |
| Underline Words Only | |
| Double Underline | |
| All Caps | |
| Small Caps | |
| Strikethrough | |
| Font Dialog | |
| Increase Font Size | |
| Decrease Font Size | |
| Increase Font 1pt | |
| Decrease Font 1pt |
Insert special characters4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Empty Field | |
| Insert Line Break | |
| Insert Page Break | |
| Insert Column Break |
Review2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Comment | |
| Track Changes |
Footnotes and endnotes2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Footnote | |
| Insert Endnote |
Drawing1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Drawing Mode |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Word have on macOS?
Word has 67 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 9 sections: Frequently used, Navigate, Edit text, Paragraph formatting, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Word shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Paste Text Only (⇧⌘V), Find and Replace (⌃H), Copy Formatting (⌥⌘C), Paste Formatting (⌥⌘V), Insert Link (⌘K), Center Align (⌘E). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Word shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 67 Word shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Word keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Word keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Word shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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