100+ Essential Microsoft Word Shortcuts (Boost Productivity!)

Whether you’re a student, professional, or writer, mastering Microsoft Word shortcuts can save hours of work. This 100% original guide covers 100+ essential shortcuts for Windows & Mac, organized for easy learning

Why Learn Word Shortcuts?

✅ Work 2X faster
✅ Reduce mouse dependency
✅ Prevent wrist strain
✅ Professional document formatting in seconds

📌 Section 1: Basic Navigation Shortcuts

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Move cursor left/right	`←` / `→`	`←` / `→`
Move cursor up/down	`↑` / `↓`	`↑` / `↓`
Go to start of line	`Home`	`Cmd + ←`
Go to end of line	`End`	`Cmd + →`
Jump to top of document	`Ctrl + Home`	`Cmd + ↑`
Jump to bottom	`Ctrl + End`	`Cmd + ↓`
Scroll one page up/down	`Page Up` / `Page Down`	`Fn + ↑` / `Fn + ↓`

📌 Section 2: Text Editing Shortcuts

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Copy text	`Ctrl + C`	`Cmd + C`
Cut text	`Ctrl + X`	`Cmd + X`
Paste text	`Ctrl + V`	`Cmd + V`
Undo last action	`Ctrl + Z`	`Cmd + Z`
Redo last action	`Ctrl + Y`	`Cmd + Y`
Select all text	`Ctrl + A`	`Cmd + A`
Delete previous word	`Ctrl + Backspace`	`Option + Delete`
Delete next word	`Ctrl + Delete`	`Option + Fn + Delete`
Find text	`Ctrl + F`	`Cmd + F`
Replace text	`Ctrl + H`	`Cmd + H`

📌 Section 3: Formatting Shortcuts

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Bold text	`Ctrl + B`	`Cmd + B`
Italic text	`Ctrl + I`	`Cmd + I`
Underline text	`Ctrl + U`	`Cmd + U`
Align left	`Ctrl + L`	`Cmd + L`
Align center	`Ctrl + E`	`Cmd + E`
Align right	`Ctrl + R`	`Cmd + R`
Justify text	`Ctrl + J`	`Cmd + J`
Increase font size	`Ctrl + Shift + >`	`Cmd + Shift + >`
Decrease font size	`Ctrl + Shift + <`	`Cmd + Shift + <`
Change font	`Ctrl + Shift + F`	`Cmd + Shift + F`

📌 Section 4: Document & File Management

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
New document	`Ctrl + N`	`Cmd + N`
Open document	`Ctrl + O`	`Cmd + O`
Save document	`Ctrl + S`	`Cmd + S`
Save As	`F12`	`Cmd + Shift + S`
Print document	`Ctrl + P`	`Cmd + P`
Close document	`Ctrl + W`	`Cmd + W`
Quit Word	`Alt + F4`	`Cmd + Q`

📌 Section 5: Advanced Shortcuts (For Power Users)

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Insert hyperlink	`Ctrl + K`	`Cmd + K`
Insert page break	`Ctrl + Enter`	`Cmd + Enter`
Insert comment	`Ctrl + Alt + M`	`Cmd + Option + A`
Show/hide formatting	`Ctrl + Shift + 8`	`Cmd + Shift + 8`
Word count	`Ctrl + Shift + G`	`Cmd + Shift + G`
Track changes	`Ctrl + Shift + E`	`Cmd + Shift + E`
Toggle full screen	`F11`	`Ctrl + Cmd + F`

📌 Section 6: Table Shortcuts

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Insert a table	`Alt + N + T`	`Option + Cmd + T`
Move to next cell	`Tab`	`Tab`
Move to previous cell	`Shift + Tab`	`Shift + Tab`
Insert row above	`Alt + JL + A`	`Cmd + Option + ↑`
Insert row below	`Alt + JL + B`	`Cmd + Option + ↓`
Delete row	`Alt + JL + D`	`Cmd + Option + R`
Merge cells	`Alt + JL + M`	`Cmd + Option + M`

📌 Section 7: Selection Shortcuts

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Select word	`Double-click word`	`Double-click word`
Select line	`Triple-click line`	`Triple-click line`
Select paragraph	`Ctrl + Click sentence`	`Cmd + Click sentence`
Select to start of line	`Shift + Home`	`Shift + Cmd + ←`
Select to end of line	`Shift + End`	`Shift + Cmd + →`
Vertical text selection	`Alt + Drag mouse`	`Option + Drag mouse`

📌 Section 8: Review & Proofing

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Spell check	`F7`	`F7`
Thesaurus	`Shift + F7`	`Shift + F7`
Accept suggestion	`Ctrl + Shift + S`	`Cmd + Shift + S`
Next spelling error	`Alt + F7`	`Option + F7`

📌 Section 9: View & Window Management

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Switch views (Print/Web)	`Alt + W + P/L`	`Cmd + Option + P/L`
Zoom dialog	`Alt + W + Q`	`Cmd + Option + Q`
Split window	`Alt + Ctrl + S`	`Cmd + Option + S`
Remove split	`Alt + Shift + C`	`Cmd + Option + C`

📌 Section 10: Special Characters & Symbols

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Insert em dash (—)	`Alt + 0151`	`Option + Shift + -`
Insert copyright symbol (©)	`Alt + 0169`	`Option + G`
Insert trademark (™)	`Alt + 0153`	`Option + 2`
Insert bullet point (•)	`Alt + 0149`	`Option + 8`

🔥 Pro Power User Shortcuts

Repeat last command: F4 (Win) / Cmd + Y (Mac)
Show all non-printing chars: Ctrl + Shift + * (Win/Mac)
Quick Parts (AutoText): F3 (Win/Mac)
Update all fields: Ctrl + A → F9 (Win) / Cmd + A → F9 (Mac)

💡 Bonus: Mouse Tricks

🖱️ Double-click ribbon tabs → Minimize/restore ribbon
🖱️ Ctrl + Mouse wheel → Zoom in/out instantly
🖱️ Right-click status bar → Customize word count/page info