Keyboard shortcuts
Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word 2024 Word 2021 Word 2019 Word 2016Keyboard 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 |