MS Word Keyboard Shorcuts
While using Microsoft word has proven to save time and improve productivity, constantly using a mouse to navigate the a word document leaves a lot to be desired. Fortunately, there is something you can do. Use keyboard shortcuts. Well what are keyboard shortcuts? The term ‘Keyboard Shortcut’ refers to a user using a combination of keys on the keyboard to format text, navigate a document, cut or copy text, or any other features in MS Word. Microsoft Word gives the user the ability to use keyboard shortcuts. Generally speaking keyboard shortcut save a great deal of time by giving the user the ability to perform tasks with out having to constantly reach for and move the mouse. Here are some of the more frequently used keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Word.
Quick reference to MS Word shortcut keys
CTRL + SHIFT + SPACEBAR Create a nonbreaking space
CTRL + HYPHEN Create a nonbreaking hyphen
CTRL + B Make letters bold
CTRL + I Make letters italic
CTRL + U Make letters underline
CTRL + SHIFT + < Decrease font size
CTRL + SHIFT + > Increase font size
CTRL + Q Remove paragraph formatting
CTRL + SPACEBAR Remove character formatting
CTRL + C Copy the selected text or object
CTRL + X Cut the selected text or object
CTRL + V Paste text or an object
CTRL + Z Undo the last action
CTRL + Y Redo the last action
Shortcut to Resize Fonts in Microsoft Word
CTRL + SHIFT + F Change the font
CTRL + SHIFT + P Change the font size
CTRL + SHIFT + > Increase the font size
CTRL + SHIFT + < Decrease the font size
CTRL + ] Increase the font size by 1 point
CTRL + [ Decrease the font size by 1 point
Shortcuts to Format Text
CTRL + D Change the formatting of characters
SHIFT + F3 Change the case of letters
CTRL + SHIFT + A Format letters as all capitals
CTRL + B Apply bold formatting
CTRL + U Apply an underline
CTRL + SHIFT + W Underline words but not spaces
CTRL + SHIFT + D Double-underline text
CTRL + SHIFT + H Apply hidden text formatting
CTRL + I Apply italic formatting
CTRL + SHIFT + K Format letters as small capitals
CTRL + EQUAL SIGN Apply subscript formatting (automatic spacing)
CTRL + SHIFT + PLUS SIGN Apply superscript formatting (automatic spacing)
CTRL + SPACEBAR Remove manual character formatting
CTRL + SHIFT + Q Change the selection to the Symbol font
Shortcut to View and Copy Text Formats in Microsoft Word
CTRL + SHIFT + * (asterisk) Display non-printing characters
SHIFT + F1 Review text formatting
CTRL + SHIFT + C Copy formats
CTRL + SHIFT + V Paste formats
Word Keyboard Shortcut to Format Line Spacing
CTRL + 1 Single-space lines
CTRL + 2 Double-space lines
CTRL + 5 Set 1.5-line spacing
CTRL + 0 (zero) Add or remove one line space preceding a paragraph
Shortcuts to Align Paragraphs in Microsoft Word
CTRL + E Center a paragraph
CTRL + J Justify a paragraph
CTRL + L Left align a paragraph
CTRL + R Right align a paragraph
CTRL + M Indent a paragraph from the left
CTRL + SHIFT + M Remove a paragraph indent from the left
CTRL + T Create a hanging indent
CTRL + SHIFT + T Reduce a hanging indent
CTRL + Q Remove paragraph formatting
Keyboard Shortcuts to Apply Paragraph Styles
CTRL + SHIFT + S Apply a style
ALT + CTRL + K Start AutoFormat
CTRL + SHIFT + N Apply the Normal style
ALT + CTRL + 1 Apply the Heading 1 style
ALT + CTRL + 2 Apply the Heading 2 style
ALT + CTRL + 3 Apply the Heading 3 style
CTRL + SHIFT + L Apply the List style
