Word Shortcut Keys - - Frequently Used Shortcut Keys

Essential Shortcut Keys
You can activate a command in Word by using shortcut keys, also called hot keys. A shortcut key is generally the Ctrl key and a letter, although some of the more advanced shortcut keys also include the shift key. To activate a command using a shortcut key, simply hold down the Ctrl key (and Shift key if required) and press the letter for the command. You'll find that shortcut keys will greatly increase your productivity, as you aren't taking your hands off the keyboard to fumble with the mouse. Here are some of the more frequently used shortcut keys:

New Ctrl + N Creates a new blank document
Open Ctrl + O Opens a saved document
Save Ctrl + S Saves the current document
Print Ctrl + P Prints the current page

Undo Ctrl + Z Cancels the last change to the document
Repeat Ctrl + Y Repeats the last command
Copy Ctrl + C Copies the selected text to the clipboard
Paste Ctrl + V Pastes the cut or copied selection
Cut Ctrl + X Removes the selection and places it on the clipboard
Find Ctrl + F Finds text within the current document

Help F1 Opens Word’s Help center
Save As F12 Saves the current document with a different name