Many users find that using an external keyboard with Word keyboard shortcuts speeds up their work.
This list shows the most frequently used shortcuts in Microsoft Word.
Ctrl Key
Press Ctrl + C or Shift + F2 to copy the selected text to the clipboard
Press Ctrl + X to cut selected text to the clipboard
Press Ctrl + V to paste text from the clipboard
Press Ctrl + Z to undo the last action
Press Ctrl + Y to redo the last action
Press Ctrl + N to a new document
Press Ctrl + O to open a document
Press Ctrl + P to print a document
Press Ctrl + A to select all
Press Ctrl + F to find
Press Ctrl + H to replace
Press Ctrl + G to go to
Press Ctrl + up arrow to paragraph up
Press Ctrl + down arrow to paragraph down
Press Ctrl + left arrow to go to the word to the left
Press Ctrl + right arrow to go to the word to the right
Function key Shortcuts
Press F1 to access online Help or the Office Assistant
Press F2 to move text or graphics
Press F3 to insert an AutoText entry (after Word displays the entry)
Press F4 to repeat the last action
Press F5 to choose the Go To command (Edit menu)
Press F6 to go to the next pane or frame
Press F7 to launch the Spelling and Grammar check
Press F8 to extend a selection
Press F9 to update selected fields
Press F10 to activate the Menu Bar
Press F11 to go to the next field
Press F12 to choose the Save As command (File menu)