Keyboard shortcuts let you quickly perform tasks in one step, without reaching for the mouse or finding a command on the ribbon.
You’re probably already familiar with a few keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl+S, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, and Ctrl+V, which are the Windows shortcuts for save, copy, cut, and paste. Here are some more time-saving shortcuts when you're using Word on a Windows computer (U.S. keyboard layout):
Writing and formatting
Insert hyperlink |
Ctrl+K |
Undo |
Ctrl+Z |
Redo |
Ctrl+Y |
Select all |
Ctrl+A |
Bold |
Ctrl+B |
Italics |
Ctrl+I |
Underline |
Ctrl+U |
Find what you need quickly
Find |
Ctrl+F |
Find and replace |
Ctrl+H |
Ctrl+P |
Get help
Open the Tell me search box |
Alt+Q |