I might be known more for Windows tips, but I’m also a long-time Mac user. It’s easy to work out that I also use Microsoft there. With any application, mastering keyboard shortcuts can really improve productivity and streamline your workflow. In this guide, I’ll share the essential A to Z keyboard shortcuts Word Mac.
Why Learn Word Shortcuts on Mac?
If you’re accustomed to using Microsoft Word on your Mac, you might have wondered about the various shortcut keys available. These time-saving combinations can seriously improve your efficiency and make document editing much more straightforward. Let’s explore these invaluable shortcuts, divided into two sections for easier reference.
What’s the difference between Mac and Windows Shortcuts?
The biggest difference for Mac Shortcut Keys is that it uses the Command ⌘ (CMD) key. Microsoft Word does use a range of keyboard options including Control (CTRL) and ALT.
All of the ones listed here use just the CMD key and the relevant letter.
Starting with the First Half: A to M
These are a mix of formatting and editing options. Some you might already know, but there might be a few that are new and useful:
– A: Select all content in your document
– B: Toggle bold formatting
– C: Copy selected text
– D: Open the font formatting window
– E: Centre align your text
– F: Find text within your document
– G: Go to a specific page or section
– H: Access the replace function
– I: Apply italic formatting
– J: Justify text alignment
– K: Insert a hyperlink
– L: Left align your text
– M: Create a hanging indent
Second Half: N to Z
The second half of our shortcut guide includes some popular file options in addition to formatting and editing:
– N: Create a new document
– O: Open an existing file
– P: Print your document
– Q: Remove paragraph formatting
– R: Right align your text
– S: Save your current document
– T: Indent the text to the standard amount
– U: Toggle underlining
– V: Paste copied content
– W: Close the active file
– X: Cut selected text
– Y: Redo your last action
– Z: Undo your last action
Maximising Your Productivity
Learning 26 shortcuts might seem daunting at first, but with regular practice, they’ll become second nature. I’ve found that incorporating even a few of these shortcuts into my daily workflow has saved countless hours of work time.
Remember that these shortcuts are specifically designed for Mac users working with Microsoft Word. If you’re transitioning from a PC or another word processor, you might need some time to adjust to these Mac-specific combinations.
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