Microsoft Word is the long-standing word processor for writing, formatting, and reviewing documents. Its keyboard shortcuts handle styling, navigation, and editing commands instantly, helping writers format text and move through long documents without reaching for menus.
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All Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
+ 6 more controls in the table below
+ 6 more controls in the table below
41 shortcuts
Formatting 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | CtrlB |
| Italic | CtrlI |
| Underline | CtrlU |
| Center | CtrlE |
| Align Left | CtrlL |
| Align Right | CtrlR |
| Justify | CtrlJ |
| Font Dialog | CtrlD |
| Increase Font Size | Ctrl] |
| Decrease Font Size | Ctrl[ |
| Bulleted List | CtrlShiftL |
Editing 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Find | CtrlF |
| Select All | CtrlA |
| Find & Replace | CtrlH |
| Paste Special | CtrlAltV |
Document 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | CtrlS |
| New Document | CtrlN |
| Open | CtrlO |
| CtrlP | |
| Save As | F12 |
| Close Document | CtrlW |
Selection 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Word Left | CtrlShiftLEFT |
| Select Word Right | CtrlShiftRIGHT |
| Select to Line Start | ShiftHome |
| Select to Line End | ShiftEnd |
| Select Paragraph Up | CtrlShiftUP |
| Select Paragraph Down | CtrlShiftDOWN |
Navigation 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Beginning of Document | CtrlHome |
| End of Document | CtrlEnd |
| Move One Word Left | CtrlLEFT |
| Move One Word Right | CtrlRIGHT |
| Go To | CtrlG |
Review 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Spelling & Grammar | F7 |
| Insert Comment | CtrlAltM |
| Track Changes | CtrlShiftE |
| Thesaurus | ShiftF7 |
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for Word — 62 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Microsoft Word shortcut?
- Microsoft Word has 41 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
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- We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
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