Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Word vary depending on the platform.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Web use different key combinations and modifier keys. Choose the platform below to open the correct shortcuts page before you start memorizing commands.

Using Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts makes writing and editing faster and more comfortable. With Microsoft Word navigation shortcuts you can move by word, line, paragraph, or page, jump to headings, and search instantly without the mouse. Edit text in seconds: Microsoft Word copy, paste, cut, and select shortcuts speed up everyday work, while Microsoft Word format text shortcuts help you bold, italic, underline, change styles, and clear formatting quickly. Working with structure is easier too—use Microsoft Word heading shortcuts to keep long documents organized and Microsoft Word find and replace shortcuts to fix repeated phrases in one pass. For clean layout, Microsoft Word paragraph formatting shortcuts let you align text, adjust indentation, line spacing, and bullets fast. When collaborating, Microsoft Word track changes and comments shortcuts help you review edits smoothly and stay focused on content instead of clicking through menus.

If you use Microsoft Word, you likely work with other apps that also support powerful keyboard shortcuts:

A printable reference makes practicing easier because it stays visible while you work. With HKeys.app you can keep Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts nearby while building muscle memory. Print the list for your desk or keep a PDF copy open on a second screen. If you use multiple platforms, compare the platform pages first so you print the version that matches Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Web.

Use the PDF as a quick reference while repeating the same core actions: switching tabs or windows, navigating pages, searching, and reopening something you closed by mistake. Start with a small set of shortcuts and add more as they become automatic.