Using shortcut keys allows you to perform tasks more efficiently because you avoid moving between the keyboard and mouse or searching through the Quick Access Toolbar or Ribbon. Memorizing the shortcut keys for your most common tasks can significantly improve your productivity.
Task
Word for Windows
Word for Mac
New Document
Ctrl + N
Command + N
Open
Ctrl + O
Command + O
Close
Ctrl + W
Command + W
Save
Ctrl + S
Command + S
Print
Ctrl + P
Command + P
Undo
Ctrl + Z
Command + Z
Redo
Ctrl + Y
Command + Y
Copy
Ctrl + C
Command + C
Cut
Ctrl + X
Command + X
Paste
Ctrl + V
Command + V
Find
Ctrl + F
Command + F
Select All
Ctrl + A
Command + A
Bold
Ctrl + B
Command + B
Italic
Ctrl + I
Command + I
Underline
Ctrl + U
Command + U
Center Text
Ctrl + E
Command + E
Left Align Text
Ctrl + L
Command + L
Right Align Text
Ctrl + R
Command + R
Use shortcut keys and text selection shortcuts to maximize efficiency. In Word for Windows and Mac, double-click to select a word. After selecting text, use shortcut keys to copy or cut it. For more methods to select text, visit this Tutorial.
