Short Cut Keys

Commonly used keyboard combinations

To use one of these combinations Hold the Ctrl or Alt key down and strike the letter key

Ctrl+N-Open a new word document quickly.

Ctrl+X-Cut- Removes the selection from the active document and places it on the clipboard.

Ctrl+O-Opens a previously saved document.

Ctrl+C-Copies the selection to the clipboard

Ctrl+W-Closes the active window, but does not Exit Word.

Ctrl+V-Paste - Inserts the contents of the clipboard at the insertion point (cursor) or whatever is selected.

Ctrl+S-Saves the active document with its current file name, location and format.

Ctrl+A-Selects all text and graphics in the active window.

Ctrl+P-Prints the active file, also gives the opportunity to change print options

Ctrl+F-Find - Searches for specified text in the active document
Alt+F4-Exit - Closes Microsoft Word.

Ctrl+B-Bold - Formats selected text; make text bold, or remove bold formatting

Ctrl+Z-Undo the last action. This selection can be repeated several times.

Ctrl+I-Italic - Formats selected text; make text italic or remove italic

Ctrl+Y-Redo - After an action has been undone, it can be reinstated in the document.

Ctrl+U-Underline - Formats selected text; make text underlined or remove underline