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Word for the web is the browser-based version of Word, available through Microsoft 365 or a free Microsoft account at office.com. It runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on any operating system. The modifier key follows your OS, Command on Mac, Ctrl on Windows.
Most core formatting and navigation shortcuts work in the web version. The tracked changes and advanced review features have more limited shortcut support compared to the desktop app.
OS-dependent modifier. As with other Microsoft 365 web apps, the modifier key depends on your operating system: Command on Mac, Ctrl on Windows. The shortcuts are otherwise identical between the two.
Text formatting. Formatting shortcuts, bold, italic, underline, alignment, lists, work in Word for the web the same way as in the desktop app. These are the most reliably consistent shortcuts across all Word platforms.
Heading styles in the web version. The Ctrl+Alt or Cmd+Option heading style shortcuts that work in the desktop app may not be fully supported in the web version. The table above covers what is actually available.
Tracked changes in the web version. Word for the web supports tracked changes, you can enable tracking, view changes, and accept or reject them. The full keyboard shortcut set for tracked changes review is more limited in the web version than in the desktop app. For heavy review work, the desktop version (Mac or Windows) provides more complete shortcut coverage.
Browser shortcut conflicts. Common browser shortcuts that can interfere with Word web app shortcuts include closing tabs (Ctrl+W / Cmd+W), opening new tabs, and switching tabs. These are captured by the browser before the Word web app sees them. The table above notes the most common conflicts.
The Word web shortcut list is available as a printable PDF. The web shortcut set is smaller than the desktop reference, the PDF is a compact summary for core formatting and navigation.
Partially. The web version supports enabling track changes and basic accept/reject actions, but the complete tracked changes shortcut set from the desktop app is not fully replicated in the browser. For comprehensive tracked changes review by keyboard, the Mac or Windows desktop app provides better coverage.
Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome both have strong compatibility with Microsoft 365 web apps. Word for the web works in all major browsers, but Edge has the deepest integration since both are Microsoft products.
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Visit the Microsoft Word app page for an overview and helpful links.
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