Common MS Word Hotkeys (Mac)

Learn essential Microsoft Word hotkeys on Mac.

Hotkeys, or keyboard shortcuts, are key combinations that execute commands in software, allowing you to perform tasks quickly without navigating menus.

For transcriptionists using Microsoft Word, mastering these shortcuts can greatly enhance productivity by streamlining repetitive actions like copying, pasting, or formatting text.

Below are a list of common Microsoft Word hotkeys compatible with MacOS:

• Command ⌘ + C: Copy selected text.
• Command ⌘ + V: Paste copied text.
• Command ⌘ + X: Cut selected text.
• Command ⌘ + Z: Undo the last action.
• Command ⌘ + Shift + Z: Redo the last undone action.
• Command ⌘ + S: Save the current document.
• Command ⌘ + P: Print the document.
• Command ⌘  + F: Find text within the document.
• Command ⌘ + A: Select all content in the document.
• Command ⌘ + B: Bold selected text.
• Command ⌘ + I: Italicize selected text.
• Command ⌘ + U: Underline selected text.
• Command ⌘ + K: Insert or edit a hyperlink.
• Command ⌘ + Shift + H: Highlight selected text.