Word Learning & shortcut keys

MS Word Learning & shortcut keys

MS shortcut keys for working with the Microsoft word processor faster by only using the keyboard to perform common tasks.

CTRL Shortcuts from A-Z:

CTRL + A = Select text

CTRL + B = Bold text

CTRL + C = Copy text

CTRL + D = Open font formatting window

CTRL + E = Center text

CTRL + F = Find a phrase

CTRL + G = Go To a specific page or bookmark

CTRL + H = Replace text with another text or replace text with different formatting

CTRL + I = Italicize text

CTRL + J = Justify text

CTRL + K = Open Insert Hyperlink window

CTRL + L = Left align text

CTRL + M = Indent a paragraph from the left

CTRL + N = Open new Word document

CTRL + O = Open an existing Word document

CTRL + P = Print Word document

CTRL + Q = Remove paragraph formatting

CTRL + R = Right align text

CTRL + S = Save Word document

CTRL + T = Create a hanging indent

CTRL + U = Underline text

CTRL + V = Paste text

CTRL + W = Close Word document

CTRL + X = Cut text

CTRL + Y = Redo an action previously undone OR repeat an action

CTRL + Z = Undo a previous action

CTRL + SHIFT Shortcuts From A-Z:

CTRL + SHIFT + C =Copy Formats

CTRL + SHIFT + D = Double Underline text

CTRL + SHIFT + E = Track changes

CTRL + SHIFT + F = Change the font

CTRL + SHIFT + H = Apply hidden text formatting

CTRL + SHIFT + K = Format letters as small capitals

CTRL + SHIFT + L = Apply the List style

CTRL + SHIFT + M = Remove a paragraph indent from the left

CTRL + SHIFT + N = Apply the Normal Style

CTRL + SHIFT + P = Change the font size

CTRL + SHIFT + Q = Change the selection to the Symbol font

CTRL + SHIFT + S = Apply a style

CTRL + SHIFT + T= Reduce a hanging indent

CTRL + SHIFT + V =Paste Formats

CTRL + SHIFT + W = Underline words but not spaces

Other CTRL Shortcuts

CTRL + ] = Increase size of selected text by one point

CTRL + [ = Decrease size of selected text by one point

CTRL + SHIFT+ > = Increase font size

CTRL + SHIFT + < = Decrease font size

CTRL + 1 = Single-space lines

CTRL + 2 = Double-space lines

CTRL + 5 = 1.5 space lines

CTRL + 0 = Add/remove one line space preceding a paragraph

CTRL + Left Arrow = Move one word to the left

CTRL + Right Arrow = Move one word to the right

CTRL + Up Arrow = Move one paragraph up

CTRL + Down Arrow =Move one paragraph down

CTRL + Page Up = Go to the top of previous page

CTRL + Page Down = Go to the top of next page

CTRL + END = Go to the end of document

CTRL + HOME = Go to the beginning of document

CTRL + ENTER = Page break

CTRL + DELETE = Delete one word to the right

CTRL + BACKSPACE = Delete one word to the left

CTRL + TAB = Insert a Tab character

CTRL + ALT + C = Copyright symbol

CTRL + ALT + R = Registered trademark symbol

CTRL + ALT + T = Trademark symbol

CTRL + ALT + M = Insert a comment

CTRL + ALT + I = Switch in or out of print preview