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Word Shortcuts

Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts for document editing, formatting, navigation and review.

Source: Official documentation · Dataset date 2026-06

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Cheat sheet guide

Word shortcuts worth learning first

This page collects 32 searchable Word keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for General, Editing, Formatting, Navigation And Review, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.

  • Create New DocumentCtrlN
  • CutCtrlX
  • BoldCtrlB
  • Move One Word LeftCtrlLeft
  • Open DocumentCtrlO
  • Save DocumentCtrlS

General

8 shortcuts
Create New Document
CtrlN
Ctrl+N · Cmd+N
Open Document
CtrlO
Ctrl+O · Cmd+O
Save Document
CtrlS
Ctrl+S · Cmd+S
Print Document
CtrlP
Ctrl+P · Cmd+P
Close Document
CtrlW
Ctrl+W · Cmd+W
Undo
CtrlZ
Ctrl+Z · Cmd+Z
Redo
CtrlY
Ctrl+Y · Cmd+Y
Repeat Last Action
F4
F4 · Cmd+Y

Editing

8 shortcuts
Cut
CtrlX
Ctrl+X · Cmd+X
Copy
CtrlC
Ctrl+C · Cmd+C
Paste
CtrlV
Ctrl+V · Cmd+V
Select All
CtrlA
Ctrl+A · Cmd+A
Find
CtrlF
Ctrl+F · Cmd+F
Replace
CtrlH
Ctrl+H
Go To
CtrlG
Ctrl+G · Opt+Cmd+G

Formatting

8 shortcuts
Bold
CtrlB
Ctrl+B · Cmd+B
Italic
CtrlI
Ctrl+I · Cmd+I
Underline
CtrlU
Ctrl+U · Cmd+U
Double Underline
CtrlShiftD
Ctrl+Shift+D · Cmd+Shift+D
Change Case
ShiftF3
Shift+F3
Center Paragraph
CtrlE
Ctrl+E · Cmd+E
Left Align Paragraph
CtrlL
Ctrl+L · Cmd+L
Right Align Paragraph
CtrlR
Ctrl+R · Cmd+R

Navigation And Review

8 shortcuts
Move One Word Left
CtrlLeft
Ctrl+Left · Opt+Left
Move One Word Right
CtrlRight
Ctrl+Right · Opt+Right
Start Of Document
CtrlHome
Ctrl+Home · Cmd+Home
End Of Document
CtrlEnd
Ctrl+End · Cmd+End
Insert Comment
CtrlAltM
Ctrl+Alt+M · Cmd+Opt+A
Next Field
F11
F11
Previous Field
ShiftF11
Shift+F11
Spell Check
F7
F7

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest way to find Word shortcuts on this page?

Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as create new document.

Can I print this Word shortcut cheat sheet?

Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.

Which operating systems are included for Word?

This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS. Availability depends on the action and app version.

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See also

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