Basic Shortcut Keys in MS Word
Using Keyboard Shortcuts in MS Word You can avoid reaching for the mouse if you are familiar with keyboard shortcuts.
If you forget one of these, use the mouse and go to the menu bar.
In each pull down menu you will see keyboard commands given in the right side of the window.
If you forget one of these, use the mouse and go to the menu bar.
In each pull down menu you will see keyboard commands given in the right side of the window.
Ctrl+N
Ctrl+O
Ctrl+W
Ctrl+S
Ctrl+P Ctrl+X Ctrl+C Ctrl+V
Ctrl+A
Ctrl+F
Alt+F4
Ctrl+Z
Ctrl+Y
Ctrl+B Ctrl+I Ctrl+U
Ctrl+Shift+> Ctrl+Shift+<
Ctrl+E
Ctrl+J
Ctrl+L
Ctrl+M
Ctrl+T
Ctrl+R
Ctrl+1
Ctrl+5
Ctrl+2
Ctrl+Shift+T
Ctrl+Del
Shift+Enter
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Open a new word document quickly.
Opens a previously saved document.
Closes the active window, but does not Exit Word.
Saves the active document with its current file name, location and format.
Prints the active file, also gives the opportunity to change print options.
Cut- Removes the selection from the active document and places it on the clipboard.
Copies the selection to the clipboard.
Paste - Inserts the contents of the clipboard at the insertion point (cursor) or whatever is selected.
Selects all text and graphics in the active window.
Find - Searches for specified text in the active document.
Exit - Closes Microsoft Word.
Undo the last action. This selection can be repeated several times.
Redo - After an action has been undone, it can be reinstated in the document.
Bold - Formats selected text; make text bold, or remove bold formatting.
Italic - Formats selected text; make text italic or remove italic.
Underline - Formats selected text; make text underlined or remove underline.
Increase selected text in increments like the drop down font menu.
Decrease selected text in increments like the drop down font menu.
Center a paragraph.
Justify a paragraph.
Left align a paragraph.
Indent a paragraph from the left.
Create a hanging indent.
Right align a paragraph.
Single space lines.
Set 1.5 line spacing.
Double space lines.
Reduce a hanging indent.
Delete one word to the right.
Insert a line break.
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