Microsoft Word 2013 (Windows)
Format Text and Paragraph
Decrease / Increase font size one point
Ctrl + [ / ]
All hotkeys for Microsoft Word 2013 (Windows)
Manage Word Documents and ViewCreate new document |
Ctrl + N |
Manage Word Documents and ViewOpen document |
Ctrl + O |
Manage Word Documents and ViewClose document |
Ctrl + W |
Manage Word Documents and ViewSave document |
Ctrl + S |
Manage Word Documents and ViewSave document as |
F12 |
Manage Word Documents and ViewPrint document/ print preview |
Ctrl + P |
Manage Word Documents and ViewSwitch between multiple Word documents |
Ctrl + F6 |
Manage Word Documents and ViewOpen Recent (file, recent) |
Alt , then F , R |
Manage Word Documents and ViewSwitch to Print Layout view |
Alt + Ctrl + P |
Manage Word Documents and ViewSwitch to Outline view |
Alt + Ctrl + O |
Manage Word Documents and ViewSwitch to Draft view (used to be normal view) |
Alt + Ctrl + N |
Manage Word Documents and ViewZoom in and zoom out |
Ctrl +scroll mouse |
Manage Word Documents and ViewOpen Zoom Menu (no native shortcut exists for zoom in/ zoom out) |
Alt then w , q |
Manage Word Documents and ViewSplit the document window |
Alt + Ctrl + S |
Navigate in Word DocumentsJump one character to the left / to the right |
Arrow Left / Arrow Right |
Navigate in Word DocumentsJump one word to the left / to the right |
Ctrl + Arrow Left / Ctrl + Arrow Right |
Navigate in Word DocumentsJump to the end of a line / beginning of a line |
End / Home |
Navigate in Word DocumentsJump one line down / one line down |
Arrow Down / Arrow Up |
Navigate in Word DocumentsJump one paragraph down / one paragraph up |
Ctrl + Arrow Down / Arrow Up |
Navigate in Word DocumentsJump one screen down/ one screen up |
Page Down / Page Up |
Navigate in Word DocumentsMove to beginning of next page / beginning of previous page |
Ctrl + Page Down / Page Up |
Navigate in Word DocumentsJump to top / to bottom of visible window |
Alt + Ctrl + Page Down / Page Up |
Navigate in Word DocumentsJump to end / to beginning of document |
Ctrl + End / Home |
Navigate in Word DocumentsCycle through Ribbon/open panes/Status Bar/document window |
F6 |
Navigate in Word DocumentsGo to a page, bookmark, footnote, table, comment, graphic, or other location |
Ctrl + G or F5 |
Navigate in Word DocumentsGo back to previously edited location in document (up to 4 places) |
Alt + Ctrl + Z |
Navigate in Word DocumentsGo to a the last change or revision. Also works after opening document. |
Shift + F5 |
Navigate in Word DocumentsSet, go to and edit bookmarks |
Ctrl + Shift + F5 |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextExtend selection one character to the right / to the left |
Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextExtend selection one word to the right / to the left |
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextExtend selection to the end / to beginning of a line |
Shift + End / Home |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextExtend selection one line down / one line up |
Shift + Arrow Down / Arrow Up |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextExtend selection one screen down / one screen up |
Shift + Page Down / Page Up |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextExtend selection to end / to beginning of document |
Ctrl + Shift + End / Home |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextExtend selection to end / to beginning of visible window |
Alt + Ctrl + Shift + Page Down / Page Up |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextSelect all - Extend selection to entire document |
Ctrl + A |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextCancel selection and return to beginning / to end of selection |
Arrow Keys |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextTurn Extend Mode on: Extend selection without pressing Shift |
F8 |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextAfter pressing F8 for Extended Mode, adds one paragraph to selection |
Enter (in extended mode) |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextExtend selection in Extended Mode: |
Arrow keys , Page up / Page down |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextReduce the size of a selection in Extended Mode |
Shift + F8 |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextSelect a vertical block of text in Extended Mode |
Ctrl + Shift + f8 , and arrow keys |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextTurn extend mode off |
Esc |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextMove selected text to different position |
F2 , then move to position and press Enter |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextCopy selected text to different position |
Shift + F2 , then move to position and press Enter |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextDelete one character to the right / to the left (or delete selection) |
Delete / Backspace |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextDelete one word to the right / to the left |
Ctrl + Delete / Backspace |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextDelete one character to the right or delete selection |
Delete |
Select Text, Move, and Delete TextDecrease / Increase font size one value |
Ctrl + Shift + < / Ctrl + Shift + > |
Undo, Copy and PasteUndo the last action |
Ctrl + z |
Undo, Copy and PasteRedo the last action |
Ctrl + Y |
Undo, Copy and PasteCut / copy/ paste selected text or object |
Ctrl + X / Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V |
Undo, Copy and PasteCopy text format |
Ctrl + Shift + C |
Undo, Copy and PastePaste text format |
Ctrl + Shift + V |
Undo, Copy and PastePaste and keep Source Formatting |
Ctrl + V , then Ctrl , then K |
Undo, Copy and PastePaste and keep Text only |
Ctrl + V , then Ctrl , then T |
Undo, Copy and PasteCopy the header or footer from previous section of the document |
Alt + Shift + R |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert Copyright symbol |
Alt + Ctrl + C |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert Ttrademark symbol |
Alt + Ctrl + T |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert Registered Trademark symbol |
Alt + Ctrl + R |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert Euro Currency symbol |
Alt + Ctrl + E |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert horizontal ellipsis (…) |
Alt + Ctrl + . |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert em dash |
Alt + Ctrl + - |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert en dash |
Alt + Ctrl + [ + ] |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert Symbol (insert menu) |
Alt , then n , u |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert Unicode character, e.g. 20ac |
Type character code and press Alt + X |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert ANSI character |
Alt +character code on numeric keyboard |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert a Footnote |
Alt + Ctrl + F |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert an Endnote |
Alt + Ctrl + D |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert a hyperlink |
Ctrl + k |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert Citation Mark |
Alt + Shift + i |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert Index Mark |
Alt + Shift + x |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert paragraph break |
Enter |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert line break without breaking paragraph |
Shift + Enter |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert page break |
Ctrl + Enter |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert column break (break table) |
Ctrl + Shift + Enter |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert nonbreaking space |
Ctrl + Shift + Space |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert nonbreaking hyphen |
Ctrl + Shift + - (Hyphen) |
Insert Special Characters, Text Elements, and BreaksInsert optional hyphen |
Ctrl + - |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove bold |
Ctrl + B |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove italic |
Ctrl + I |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove underline |
Ctrl + U |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove double-underline |
Ctrl + Shift + D |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove words underline (only words, no spaces) |
Ctrl + Shift + W |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove hidden formatting |
Ctrl + Shift + H |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove all Cap |
Ctrl + Shift + A |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove small capitals |
Ctrl + Shift + k |
Format Text and ParagraphOpen the Font dialog box |
Ctrl + D |
Format Text and ParagraphDecrease / Increase font size one value |
Ctrl + Shift + < / > |
Format Text and ParagraphDecrease / Increase font size one point |
Ctrl + [ / ] |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove subscript |
Ctrl + = |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove superscript |
Ctrl + Shift + = |
Format Text and ParagraphCopy formatting |
Ctrl + Shift + C |
Format Text and ParagraphPaste formatting |
Ctrl + Shift + V |
Format Text and ParagraphChange between all upper-, first letter upper- and all lower-case |
Shift + F3 |
Format Text and ParagraphApply strike-through formatting (font dialog) |
Alt + H , 4 |
Format Text and ParagraphChange the selection to the Symbol font |
Ctrl + Shift + Q |
Format Text and ParagraphReveal Formatting (show all formats of selection) |
Shift + F1 |
Format Text and ParagraphApply/remove Highlight Text Feature |
Ctrl + Alt + H |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesRight-align paragraph |
Ctrl + R |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesLeft-align paragraph |
Ctrl + L |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesCenter-align paragraph |
Ctrl + E |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesJustify-align paragraph |
Ctrl + J |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesIndent paragraph from the left and increase / decrease indent |
Ctrl + M / Ctrl + Shift + M |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesIncrease hanging indent |
Ctrl + T |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesDecrease hanging indent |
Ctrl + Shift + T |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesSet line-spacing to single-space |
Ctrl + 1 |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesSet line-spacing to double-space |
Ctrl + 2 |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesSet line-spacing to 1.5 |
Ctrl + 5 |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesAdd or remove one line space preceding a paragraph |
Ctrl + 0 (zero) |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesOpen or close Styles task pane |
Alt + Ctrl + Shift + s |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesApply Heading 1 style |
Alt + Ctrl + 1 |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesApply Heading 2 style |
Alt + Ctrl + 2 |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesApply Heading 3 style |
Alt + Ctrl + 3 |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesPromote / demote Headings |
Alt + Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesApply Normal style |
Ctrl + Shift + N |
Format Paragraphs and Apply StylesOpen Apply Styles task pane (will not close with pressing it a second time) |
Ctrl + Shift + S |
Search and ReplaceOpen traditional find and replace window |
Ctrl + H |
Search and ReplaceOpen traditional find window |
Ctrl + H , then Alt + D |
Search and ReplaceRepeat last find after closing find window |
Shift + F4 |
Search and ReplaceJump between find menu and document |
Ctrl + Tab |
Search and ReplaceMove find menu window |
Alt + Space , Arrow keys and Enter |
Search and ReplaceClose traditional search window if active |
Esc |
Search and ReplaceOpen (new) search menu in navigation task pane |
Ctrl + f |
Search and ReplaceOpen and close Navigation pane (View, Navigation) |
Alt , W , K |
Ribbons and Navigation PaneShow or hide the ribbon |
Ctrl + F1 |
Ribbons and Navigation PaneWhen in ribbon Open or activate selected item |
Space or Enter |
Ribbons and Navigation PaneOpen and close Navigation pane (View, Navigation) |
Alt , W , K |
Ribbons and Navigation PaneWith Navigation Pane open: Switch forward / backwards between (1) Navigation Pane, (2) Bottom Taskbar, (3) Ribbon, and (4) Document |
F6 / Shift + F6 |
Ribbons and Navigation PaneIn Navigation Pane: Move through Navigation Pane options |
Tab / Shift + Tab |
TablesJump one row down / one row up |
Arrow Down / Arrow Up |
TablesJump to (and select) next / previous table cell |
Tab / Shift + Tab |
TablesJump to first column/ jump to last column |
Alt + Home / Alt + End |
TablesJump to first row / jump to last row |
Alt + Page Up / Alt + Page Down |
TablesOne cell to the left / to the right |
Ctrl + Arrow Left / Ctrl + Arrow Right |
TablesSelect current table cell |
Shift + End |
TablesSelect content of current table cell |
end , then shift + Home |
TablesExtend selection to adjacent cells |
Press and hold shift and press arrow keys repeatedly |
TablesExtend selection or block |
Ctrl + Shift + f8 , then press |
TablesSelect an entire table |
Alt + 5 on numeric keypad (with numLock off) |
TablesMove current row up or down |
Alt + Shift + Arrow Up / Alt + Shift + Arrow Down |
TablesSelect row* |
In first column, press shift + end |
TablesSelect column |
In first row press alt + Shift + Page Down |
TablesDelete columns with columns selected |
Shift + Del |
Outline ViewSwitch to Outline View |
Ctrl + Shift + O |
Outline ViewPromote / Demote a paragraph (or Alt+Shift+Arrow Left/Arrow Right) |
Tab / Shift + Tab |
Outline ViewMove selected paragraphs up / down |
Alt + Shift + Arrow Up / Arrow Down |
Outline ViewDemote to body text (set style to normal) |
Ctrl + Shift + N |
Outline ViewExpand / Collapse text under a heading |
Alt + Shift + + / - |
Outline ViewExpand or collapse all text or headings |
Alt + Shift + A |
Outline ViewHide or display character formatting |
/ key on the numeric keypad |
Outline ViewShow the first line of body text or all body text |
Alt + Shift + L |
Outline ViewShow all headings with the Heading 1 style |
Alt + Shift + 1 |
Outline ViewShow all headings up to Heading n |
Alt + Shift + n |
Outline ViewInsert a tab character |
Ctrl + Tab |
Review DocumentsChoose the Spelling command (Review tab). |
F7 |
Review DocumentsInsert a comment |
Alt + Ctrl + M |
Review DocumentsTurn change tracking on or off |
Ctrl + Shift + E |
Review DocumentsClose the Reviewing Pane if it is open. |
Alt + Shift + C |
Review DocumentsDisplay nonprinting characters. |
Ctrl + Shift + * |
Review DocumentsDisplay the Selection and Visibility task pane. |
Alt + F10 |
Review DocumentsOpen the Word Counting dialog box. |
Ctrl + Shift + G |
Print DocumentsPrint a document (print preview) |
Ctrl + P |
Print DocumentsClose print preview |
Esc |
Print DocumentsMove around the preview pages (with focus on preview page*) |
Arrow keys , Page up / Page Down |
Print DocumentsMove to first page / last page (with focus on preview page) |
Ctrl + Home / Ctrl + End |
Enter Special FieldsInsert current Date Field |
Alt + Shift + D |
Enter Special FieldsInsert Page Number Field |
Alt + Shift + P |
Enter Special FieldsInsert current Time Field |
Alt + Shift + t |
Enter Special FieldsInsert Mark Citation Field |
Alt + Shift + I |
Enter Special FieldsInsert Mark Index Field |
Alt + Shift + X |
Enter Special FieldsInsert Tablef of Content |
Alt + Shift + O |
Enter Special FieldsInsert an empty field |
Ctrl + F9 |
Enter Special FieldsInsert a LISTNUM field |
Ctrl + Shift + l |
Enter Special FieldsShow or hide field code/result of selected field |
Shift + F9 |
Enter Special FieldsShow or hide field codes/results of all fields in document |
Alt + F9 |
Enter Special FieldsUpdate selected fields* |
F9 |
Enter Special FieldsGo to the next field/ previous field |
F11 / Shift + F11 |
Enter Special FieldsUpdate linked information in a Microsoft Word source document |
Ctrl + Shift + F7 |
Enter Special FieldsUnlink a field |
Ctrl + Shift + F9 |
Enter Special FieldsLock a field / Unlock a field |
Ctrl + F11 / Ctrl + Shift + F11 |
Mail MergePreview a mail merge |
Alt + Shift + K |
Mail MergeMerge a document |
Alt + Shift + N |
Mail MergePrint the merged document |
Alt + Shift + M |
Mail MergeEdit a mail-merge data document |
Alt + Shift + E |
Mail MergeInsert a merge Field |
Alt + Shift + F |
The RestGet Help or visit Microsoft Office.com |
F1 |
The RestOpen the window menu |
Alt + Space |
The RestExit Word |
Alt + F4 |
The RestDisplay a shortcut menu (Simulate right mouse button) |
Shift + F10 |
The RestCreate new Building block with selected texts |
Alt + F3 |