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Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts

Search 20 common Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts with separate Windows and Mac mappings.

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How to use

  1. 1.Choose Windows or Mac to select the correct modifier keys.
  2. 2.Search a command such as Save, Bold, Find, or Page Break.
  3. 3.Use the displayed shortcut in desktop Word and check Microsoft Help if your version or layout differs.

About Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts

Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts is a focused searchable reference for 20 common desktop commands. Choose Windows or Mac, then search by command, category, or key combination. The table covers file operations, editing, navigation, basic formatting, alignment, and manual page breaks.

Each row has one command, category, Windows shortcut, and Mac shortcut. Eight golden mappings cover new, open, save, print, undo, copy, bold, and page break. The full 20-row table is checked for exact entry count and unique command names. Microsoft Support is the primary source, with a separate educational shortcut reference used for common-command cross-checking.

The table intentionally stays small and auditable rather than claiming every Word shortcut. It includes Create, Open, Save, Print, Close, Undo, Redo/Repeat, Cut, Copy, Paste, Select All, Find, Go To, Bold, Italic, Underline, Align Left, Center, Align Right, and Insert Page Break.

Shortcuts can vary with Word version, desktop versus web edition, keyboard layout, operating-system settings, accessibility tools, add-ins, and user customization. Mac labels use Cmd and Option for readability. Windows labels use Ctrl. A shortcut displayed here may be intercepted by the browser or operating system in Word for the web.

Searching never sends a query to a server. It filters the fixed table in the browser and preserves platform selection. The page does not listen for keystrokes globally, change Word settings, install macros, or claim that a shortcut is available in every localized build.

For an uncommon command, a customized ribbon, assistive workflow, non-US keyboard, or a newer Word release, use Word's built-in Help and Microsoft Support as the current authority. Treat this page as a quick common-command desk reference, not a replacement for the complete application documentation.

Methodology & sources

Maintain a bounded 20-row command table with category plus explicit Windows and Mac mappings, source-check eight high-frequency golden commands, assert exact entry count and unique command keys, normalize a local search query, filter command/category/shortcut text case-insensitively, and clearly disclose version, layout, web-edition, and customization differences.

Frequently asked questions

Does this include every Word shortcut?
No. It intentionally covers 20 common, auditable commands.
Why might a shortcut not work?
Word version, web versus desktop, keyboard layout, add-ins, OS settings, or customization can change behavior.
Are Windows and Mac mappings separate?
Yes. Use the platform selector to switch Ctrl and Cmd/Option combinations.
Does the page record my keystrokes?
No. It only filters a fixed local table from the text you type in its search field.

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