Want to master Microsoft Word? Keyboard shortcuts are the secret sauce of productivity. They can dramatically speed up your work and make the whole process more efficient. If you're ready to level up your Word game, keep reading for the complete guide to Microsoft Word shortcuts.
1. Basic Editing Shortcuts
Ctrl + X: Cut selected text or object
Ctrl + C: Copy selected text or object
Ctrl + V: Paste clipboard content
Ctrl + Z: Undo an action
Ctrl + Y: Redo an action
2. Formatting Text
Ctrl + B: Bold selected text
Ctrl + I: Italicize selected text
Ctrl + U: Underline selected text
Ctrl + Shift + >: Increase selected text size
Ctrl + Shift + <: Decrease selected text size
3. Navigation Shortcuts
Ctrl + Home: Go to the beginning of the document
Ctrl + End: Go to the end of the document
Ctrl + Right Arrow: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word
Ctrl + Left Arrow: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word
4. Document Management Shortcuts
Ctrl + N: Create a new document
Ctrl + O: Open an existing document
Ctrl + S: Save the current document
Ctrl + P: Print the current document
Ctrl + W: Close the current document
5. Advanced Editing Shortcuts
Ctrl + Alt + M: Insert a comment
Ctrl + H: Open 'Find and Replace' dialog box
Ctrl + Shift + E: Track Changes
Ctrl + Enter: Insert a page break
Ctrl + Shift + Space: Insert a non-breaking space
6. Shortcut Power Moves
F4: Repeat your last action. Just formatted text and need to do the same thing again? Hit F4, and Word will do it for you.
Alt + Shift + D: Insert the current date. Need to timestamp your document? This shortcut has you covered.
Ctrl + F3: Cut to the Spike. This is Word's secondary clipboard, where you can store multiple items for pasting later.
Ctrl + Shift + F3: Paste from the Spike. This will empty the Spike and paste all its contents.
Keyboard shortcuts may seem like a small detail, but once you start using them, you'll wonder how you ever managed without them. Try adding these shortcuts to your repertoire and watch your productivity soar. We guarantee you'll be hitting those keys like a pro in no time!