Many users find that using keyboard shortcuts for Word helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen, and are an essential alternative to using a mouse. Give these a try and see if it helps you get through your assignments any quicker!
Frequently used shortcuts
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Open a document.
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Ctrl+O
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Create a new document.
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Ctrl+N
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Save the document.
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Ctrl+S
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Close the document.
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Ctrl+W
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Cut the selected content to the Clipboard.
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Ctrl+X
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Copy the selected content to the Clipboard.
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Ctrl+C
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Paste the contents of the Clipboard.
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Ctrl+V
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Select all document content.
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Ctrl+A
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Apply bold formatting to text.
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Ctrl+B
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Apply italic formatting to text.
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Ctrl+I
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Apply underline formatting to text.
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Ctrl+U
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Decrease the font size by 1 point.
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Ctrl+[
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Increase the font size by 1 point.
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Ctrl+]
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Center the text.
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Ctrl+E
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Align the text to the left.
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Ctrl+L
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Align the text to the right.
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Ctrl+R
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Cancel a command.
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Esc
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Undo the previous action.
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Ctrl+Z
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Redo the previous action, if possible.
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Ctrl+Y
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Adjust the zoom magnification.
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Alt+W, Q, then tab in Zoom dialog box to the value you want.
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Split the document window.
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Ctrl+Alt+S
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Remove the document window split.
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Alt+Shift+C or Ctrl+Alt+S
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Click here for more information on Keyboard Shortcuts from Microsoft