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One modifier is in every Word shortcut on this page, alone or with Shift. In Formatting, Left Align, Right Align and Justify add the first letter of their name, and Center Align adds another letter. Navigation has Go to Beginning and Go to End on the Home and End keys, and Go To Page. Editing includes Insert Hyperlink and Page Break.

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Tips for Word

  • Increase Font Size CtrlShift> and Decrease Font Size CtrlShift< use the greater-than and less-than keys with two modifiers.
  • In View, Show/Hide Paragraph Marks CtrlShift8 has two modifiers, and Zoom In Ctrl+ and Zoom Out Ctrl- have one.
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Formatting37

ActionShortcut
Bold
Italic
Underline
Center Align
Left Align
Right Align
Justify
Increase Font Size
Decrease Font Size
Decrease Font Size by 1 Point
Increase Font Size by 1 Point
Indent Paragraph
Remove Paragraph Indent
Create Hanging Indent
Remove Hanging Indent
Remove Paragraph Formatting
Apply Single Spacing to Paragraph
Apply Double Spacing to Paragraph
Apply 1.5-Line Spacing to Paragraph
Enable AutoFormat
Apply Normal Style
Apply Heading 1 Style
Apply Heading 2 Style
Apply Heading 3 Style
Display Apply Styles Task Pane
Display Styles Task Pane
Switch Text Between Upper, Lower, and Title Case
Change Text to All Upper Case
Hide Selected Text
Add Bulleted List
Underline Words, Not Spaces
Apply Double Underline
Apply Small Caps
Apply Superscript
Remove Manual Character Formatting
Change Selected Text to Symbol Font
Display Reveal Formatting Task Pane

Editing23

ActionShortcut
Select All
Find
Replace
Insert Hyperlink
Page Break
Cut Selected Content to Clipboard
Copy Selected Content to Clipboard
Paste Clipboard Contents
Paste Text Only
Undo Previous Action
Redo Previous Action
Delete One Word to the Left
Delete One Word to the Right
Open Clipboard Task Pane
Define AutoText Block from Selection
Cut Selected Content to the Spike
Paste Contents of the Spike
Copy Selected Text Formatting
Paste Selected Text Formatting
Copy Header or Footer from Previous Section
Display Object Dialog to Insert File Object
Insert SmartArt Graphic
Insert WordArt Graphic

View10

ActionShortcut
Show/Hide Paragraph Marks
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Return to 100% Zoom
Split Document Window
Switch to Print Preview
Switch to Read Mode View
Switch to Print Layout View
Switch to Outline View
Switch to Draft View

Frequently Used6

ActionShortcut
Open Document
Create New Document
Save Document
Close Document
Cancel Command
Print Document

Ribbon16

ActionShortcut
Go to Tell Me or Search Field on the Ribbon
Open File Page for Backstage View
Open Home Tab
Open Insert Tab
Open Design Tab
Open Layout Tab
Open References Tab
Open Mailings Tab
Open Review Tab
Open View Tab
Show Tooltip for Focused Ribbon Element
Open Menu for Selected Button
Expand or Collapse Ribbon
Move to Submenu When a Main Menu Is Open
Toggle AutoSave On or Off
Open Dialog to Rename or Save to Another Location

Selection13

ActionShortcut
Select Word to the Left
Select Word to the Right
Select to Beginning of Line
Select to End of Line
Select to Beginning of Paragraph
Select to End of Paragraph
Select to Top of Screen
Select to Bottom of Screen
Select to Beginning of Document
Select to End of Document
Select to Bottom of Window
Start Extending Selection
Reduce Selection

Special Characters8

ActionShortcut
Insert Line Break
Insert Column Break
Insert Nonbreaking Space
Insert Registered Trademark Symbol
Insert Trademark Symbol
Insert Ellipsis
Insert Inverted Question Mark
Insert Inverted Exclamation Mark

Tables12

ActionShortcut
Move to Next Cell in Row and Select Its Content
Move to Previous Cell in Row and Select Its Content
Move to First Cell in Row
Move to Last Cell in Row
Move to First Cell in Column
Move to Last Cell in Column
Move to Previous Row
Move to Next Row
Move One Row Up
Move One Row Down
Insert New Paragraph in Cell
Insert Tab Character in Cell

Review4

ActionShortcut
Show List of Comments
Insert Comment
Turn Change Tracking On or Off
Close Reviewing Pane

References7

ActionShortcut
Mark Table of Contents Entry
Mark Table of Authorities Entry (Citation)
Mark Index Entry
Insert Footnote
Insert Endnote
Go to Next Footnote
Go to Previous Footnote

Mail Merge and Fields20

ActionShortcut
Preview Mail Merge
Merge Document
Print Merged Document
Edit Mail Merge Data Document
Insert Merge Field
Insert DATE Field
Insert LISTNUM Field
Insert PAGE Field
Insert TIME Field
Insert Empty Field
Update Linked Information in Source Document
Update Selected Fields
Unlink Field
Switch Between Field Code and Its Result
Switch Between All Field Codes and Their Results
Run GOTOBUTTON or MACROBUTTON from Field Results
Go to Next Field
Go to Previous Field
Lock Field
Unlock Field

Languages3

ActionShortcut
Display Language Dialog to Set Proofing Language
Set Default Languages
Switch to Japanese Input Method Editor

Outline5

ActionShortcut
Promote Paragraph
Demote Paragraph
Expand or Collapse All Text or Headings
Show First Line of Body Text or All Body Text
Show All Headings with Heading 1 Style

Function Keys37

ActionShortcut
Display Help Task Pane
Move to Next Field
Move to Previous Field
Move Selected Text or Graphic
Copy Selected Text or Graphic
Display Print Preview on the Print Tab
Save Document
Display Open Dialog
Repeat Last Command or Action
Repeat Last Find or Go To Action
Close Current Document
Close Word
Display Go To Dialog
Display Bookmark Dialog
Restore Document Window Size
Switch Among Document, Task Pane, Status Bar, and Ribbon
Switch Among Document, Ribbon, Status Bar, and Task Pane
Switch to Next Document Window
Switch to Previous Document Window
Move from Open Dialog Back to Document
Display Editor Task Pane to Check Spelling and Grammar
Display Thesaurus Task Pane
Find Next Spelling or Grammatical Error
Display Translator Task Pane
Turn Extend Selection Mode On and Off
Display Macro Dialog
Turn KeyTips On or Off
Display Shortcut Menu for Selected Item
Maximize or Restore Document Window
Display Selection Task Pane
Display Menu or Message for Available Actions
Open Visual Basic for Applications Editor
Display Save As Dialog
Save Document
Display Open Dialog
Display Print Tab in Backstage View
Select Table of Contents Button in Its Container
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Word have on Windows?

Word has 220 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 15 sections: Formatting, Editing, Navigation, View, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which Word shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with Find (Ctrl+F), Replace (Ctrl+H), Insert Hyperlink (Ctrl+K), Page Break (Ctrl+Enter), Center Align (Ctrl+E), Go To Page (Ctrl+G). 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 220 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 Windows keyboards?

Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.

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