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By Rachel Guise, PPS Editor
What is a keyboard shortcut?
Change Case in Microsoft Word. First, find the text you’d like to change the capitalization of in your Word document and click and drag to select it. With the desired text selected, press the keyboard shortcut Option-Command-C. If you press it once, it will change your selected text to ALL CAPS. An easier way to highlight all the text in your document is via a keyboard shortcut. Hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard. Keep it held down and press the letter A. This is will select all text. (This shortcut works in other software, not just Microsoft Word.) How to highlight an entire line. Mar 18, 2019 Unfortunately for the sake of consistency, Microsoft Word for Mac does things a tiny bit differently. The end result is basically the same, but the names and process differ. In Microsoft’s case, the command we want is called Paste and Match Formatting and the keyboard shortcut is Option-Shift-Command-V. Left Alt H H. The first method is not the standard keyboard shortcut, rather a way to control the ribbon with a keyboard.In this method, you press Left Alt, release the button, then press the H button twice. It won’t highlight a cell but will open the menu, where you will be able to choose your color with a mouse or keyboard arrows. Commonly used keyboard combinations To use one of these combinations Hold the Command key down and strike the letter key Hint: The command key is the one that people often call 'open apple' and is found on either side of the space bar. Less commonly used keyboard combinations.
Highlight Keyboard Shortcut Word
Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that initiate acommand in the program that you’re using. The following lists are keycombinations that can be used in Microsoft programs as well as most searchengines. TurboFutureprovides lists of the most used keyboard shortcuts as well as some that are notcommonly used for all platforms.
As a PC user, Ctrl + S is my most used keyboard shortcut forall three programs. When working on several projects a day, clicking Ctrl + Swhile making edits becomes second nature and ensures none of my changes arelost. Another shortcut that I frequently use is Ctrl + A. This is helpful inWord when you have global edits such as changing the font or font size in adocument. You can also use this shortcut in Excel to change font formatting. Ctrl+ Z is another often used shortcut because, hey, I make mistakes.
Microsoft Word
The following is a list of PC keyboard shortcuts that workin Microsoft Word. HowtoGeekbreaks down keyboard shortcuts by their functions.
Ctrl + A = Select all text in document
Ctrl + B = Bold highlighted text
Ctrl + C = Copy highlighted text
Ctrl + D = Opens Font preferences box
Ctrl + E = Align highlighted text center
Ctrl + Enter = Insert new page within current document
Ctrl + F = Opens Find tool (opens the Navigation pane)
Ctrl + G = Opens Go to tool (in the Navigation pane)
Ctrl + H = Opens Replace tool (in the Navigation pane)
Ctrl + I = Italic highlighted text
Ctrl + J = Justify highlighted text
Ctrl + K = Opens Insert Hyperlink box
Ctrl + L = Align highlighted text left
Ctrl + M = Inserts paragraph indent
Ctrl + N = Opens new document
Ctrl + O = Opens Open file window
Ctrl + P = Opens Print window
Ctrl + R = Align highlighted text left or right
Ctrl + S = Savesthe document as it is currently named
Ctrl + U = Underline highlighted text
Ctrl + V = Paste copied or cut text
Ctrl + W = Close document
Ctrl + X = Cut (text must be selected to use this shortcut)
Ctrl + Y = Redo last action
Ctrl + Z = Undo last action
Ctrl + + = Set highlighted text subscript
F1 = Opens the Help windowpane
F7 = Spellcheck (opens the Editor pane to check spelling andgrammar)
F12 = Save as (opens the Save As window, so that thedocument can be saved using a new name or in a new location)
Shift + arrow keys = Select multiple letters
Ctrl + arrow keys = Select multiple words
MAC (also known as Apple) computers use many of the sameshortcut keys as PCs. Note that Ctrl on a PC keyboard and control on a MACkeyboard do not always serve the same function. Where you would use Ctrl on aPC, you’ll use the ⌘ command key on a MAC. Microsoftprovides a complete list of shortcuts for MAC users, but here is a list of themost often used shortcuts.
⌘ + A = Select all
⌘ + B = Bold
⌘ + C or Shift + F2 =Copy selected text
⌘ + F = Find
⌘ + H = Hide windows
⌘ + I = Italic
⌘ + N = Opens newdocument or window
⌘ + O = Open
⌘ + P = Print
⌘ + Q = Quit
⌘ + S = Save
⌘ + T = Switch between open apps
⌘ + U = Underline
⌘ + V = Paste copied orcut text
⌘ + X = Cut
⌘ + Z = Undo last action
⌘ + + = Set subscript
Option + ⌘ +G = Opens Go to box
Option + ⌘ +L = Opens Spelling and Grammar box
Control + F = Find
Microsoft Excel
Several of the PC keyboard shortcuts used in Word also applyto Excel(e.g., Ctrl + S).
Ctrl + D = Delete cell text
Ctrl + F = Find
Ctrl + G = Opens Go to box
Ctrl + H = Opens Replace box
Ctrl + K = Opens Insert Hyperlink box
Ctrl + L = Create table
Ctrl + N = Opens new workbook
Ctrl + O = Opens selected workbook
Ctrl + W = Closes workbook
Ctrl + Y = Redo last action
Ctrl + Z = Undo last action
Ctrl + ; = Insert the current date
Ctrl + : = Insert the current time
F7 = Spellcheck
Alt + F = Opens selected File
Likewise, Excel keyboard shortcuts are similar for MACusers as well.
⌘ + A = Select all
⌘ + C = Copy
Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys
⌘ + P = Opens Printwindow
⌘ + Q = Quit
⌘ + S = Save
⌘ + U = Underline
⌘ + V = Paste copied orcut text
⌘ + Z = Undo last action
Some, however, are different from Word or are specific toExcel.
Option + G = Opens Go to box
F7 = Opens Check Spelling and Grammar box
Control + Shift = Insert cell
⌘ + 1 = Format Cells box
Shift + F3 = Display Formula Builder
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat’s click for Websiteprovides instructions to use shortcuts while working in PDFs. The website usestables to organize which shortcuts work with different types of tools. Itincludes a column for PC functions as well as MAC. Like Excel, some of the Wordkeyboard shortcuts work in Adobe.
Ctrl/⌘ +A = Select all
Ctrl/⌘ +C = Copy
Ctrl/⌘ +N = New
Ctrl/⌘ +S = Save
Ctrl/⌘ +Z = Undo
Adobe also provides instructions to use single-keyshortcuts while working in PDFs. Many are the same for PC and MAC.
C = Crop tool
H = Hand tool
S = Stick Note tool
U = Highlighting tool
X = Textbox tool
Ctrl/⌘ +equal sign = Zoom in
Ctrl/⌘ +hyphen = Zoom out
Ctrl/⌘ +F4 = Close file
-->This term collection covers how to refer to keyboard shortcuts and the names of specific keys.
For information about describing customers' interactions with UI, see Procedures and instructions.
Keyboard actions and access
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| Term | Usage |
|---|---|
| keyboard shortcut, accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, speed key | In general, use keyboard shortcut to describe a combination of keystrokes used to perform a task. Example Alt+Ctrl+S Don't use accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, or speed key. |
| access key | Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference. |
| Key Tip | In general, don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content teaching basic skills or content for a technical audience, it's OK to use Key Tip to refer to the letter or number that appears in the ribbon when the Alt key is pressed. |
| key combination | Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously) and a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially). If you use these terms, explain the difference. |
| key sequence | Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially) and a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously). If you use these terms, explain the difference. |
| keypad | Use numeric keypad on the first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless the context has been established and there's no possibility the customer will confuse the keypad with the keyboard. When in doubt, continue to use numeric keypad. In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. When the customer can select two keys that look the same, direct the customer to the correct key. Example Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad, not the Hyphen key on the keyboard. |
| keystroke, keypress | Don't use keypress. Use keystroke instead. |
| select, press, depress, hit, strike, use | Use select to describe pressing a key on a physical or on-screen keyboard. Don't use press, depress, hit, or strike. Don't use depressed to describe an indented toolbar button unless you have no other choice. Use use when select might be confusing, such as when referring to the arrow keys or function keys and select might make customers think that they need to select all the arrow keys simultaneously. Example Use the arrow keys to move around the text. Use use when multiple platform or peripheral choices initiate the same action or actions within a program. Example Use the controls on your keyboard or controller to run through the obstacle course. Be specific when teaching beginning skills. Example To run through the obstacle course, select the Spacebar on the keyboard or pull the right trigger on the Xbox controller. Consider using a table to present instructions that have more than two alternatives. Use select and hold only if a delay is built into the software or hardware interaction. Don't use select and hold when referring to a mouse button unless you're teaching beginning skills. See alsoDescribing interactions with UI, Mouse and mouse interaction term collection |
| shortcut key | Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference. |
Key names
In general, use sentence capitalization for key names.
Examples
the Shift key
the Page up keyCapitalize letter keys in general references.
Example
the K keyLowercase and bold a letter key when instructing customers to enter the letter (unless you're instructing them to enter a capital letter).
Example
enter kOn the first mention, you can use the definite article the and the word key with the key name if necessary for clarity.
Example
Select the F1 key.On subsequent mentions, refer to the key by its name only.
Example
Select F1.
Ifyou need guidance for a key name that isn't on this list, use sentencecapitalization and spell it as it appears on the keyboard.
| Term | Usage |
|---|---|
| Alt | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Alt key. |
| Application key | Capitalize. Use the Application key to refer to the key that opens a shortcut menu containing commands related to a selection. |
| arrow keys, direction keys, directional keys, movement keys | Arrow keys are labeled only with an arrow. Refer to similar keys on the numeric keypad as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Use sentence capitalization to refer to a specific arrow key: the Left arrow key, the Right arrow key, the Up arrow key, or the Down arrow key. It’s OK to use arrow key as a general term for any single arrow key. Include the and key in references to a specific arrow key except in key combinations or key sequences. Don’t use direction keys, directional keys, or movement keys. Use specific names to refer to other navigational keys, such as Page up, Page down, Home, and End. |
| asterisk (*), star | Use asterisk to refer to the * symbol. An asterisk is used to indicate multiplication in a programming language or as a wildcard character representing one or more characters. It’s OK to use star to refer to the key on a phone keypad. |
| at sign (@) | Pronounced at. In most cases, don’t spell out. |
| Back | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Back key, which performs the same action as the Back button in a browser. |
| Backspace | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Backspace key. |
| backtab | Don’t use to refer to the Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut. |
| Break caps | Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Break caps key. |
| Caps lock | Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Caps lock key. |
| comma (,) | Spell out comma when referring to a key or the punctuation mark. Capitalize Comma when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity. |
| Command | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Command key on the Mac keyboard. Use the bitmap to show this key if possible. It isn't named on the keyboard. |
| Control | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Control key on the Mac keyboard. |
| Ctrl | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Ctrl key. Don’t use for the Mac keyboard. |
| Del | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Del key. On the Mac keyboard only, use to refer to the forward delete key. |
| Delete | Capitalize. Use to refer to the back delete key on the Mac keyboard. |
| End | Capitalize. Use to refer to the End key. |
| Enter | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Enter key. On the Mac, use only when functionality requires it. |
| Esc | Always use Esc, not Escape. |
| F1–F12 | Capitalize the F. Don't add a space between the F and the number. |
| Forward | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Forward key, which performs the same action as the Forward button in a browser. |
| Help | Use the Help key only to refer to the key on the Mac keyboard. |
| HELP key | Use the HELP key to avoid confusion with the Help button. Always include the and key. |
| Home | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Home key. |
| hyphen (-) | Spell out hyphen when referring to a key. Capitalize Hyphen when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity. |
| Insert | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Insert key. |
| Lock clear | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Lock clear key. |
| minus sign (–) | Spell out minus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Minus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity. |
| Num lock option | Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Num lock option key on the Mac keyboard. |
| number sign (#), pound key, hashtag | Use # key to describe the key. It's OK to use pound key (#), including the symbol in parentheses, to refer to the keypad on a telephone. It's OK to use hashtag (#) to describe the use of the # key to identify a metadata term in social media. |
| numeric keypad, keypad, numerical keypad, numeric keyboard | Use numeric keypad on first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless there's no possibility of confusion with the keyboard. Don't use numerical keypad or numeric keyboard. In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. If a customer can select two keys that look the same, specify the correct key. Example Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad. |
| on-screen keyboard, keyboard display, soft keyboard, virtual keyboard, visual keyboard | Use to describe the keyboard representation on the screen that the customer touches to enter characters. Hyphenate on-screen keyboard. Don't use virtual keyboard, soft keyboard, visual keyboard, or keyboard display. |
| Page down, Page up | Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Page up key and the Page down key. |
| Pause | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Pause key. |
| period (.) | Spell out period when referring to a key. Capitalize Period when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity. |
| plus sign (+) | Spell out plus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Plus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity. |
| Print screen | Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Print screen key. |
| Reset | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Reset key. |
| Return | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Return key on the Mac keyboard. |
| Scroll lock | Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Scroll lock key. |
| Select | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Select key. |
| Shift | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Shift key. |
| Spacebar | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Spacebar. Always precede with the except in procedures, key combinations, and key sequences. |
| Tab | Capitalize. Use to refer to the Tab key. Always use the and key except in key combinations and key sequences. |
| Windows logo key | Capitalize Windows. Use to refer to the Windows logo key. |
Special character names
Becausespecial character names could be confused with an action (such as+) or be difficult to see, always spell out the following specialcharacter names: Plus sign, Minus sign, Hyphen, Period, and Comma.
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To avoid confusion, it's OK to add the character in parentheses after spelling out the name.
Example
Plus sign (+)
Use discretion. This might not be necessary for commonly used characters, such as the period (.).
To show a key combination that includes punctuation requiring use of the Shift key, such as the question mark, use Shift and the name or symbol of the shifted key. Using the name of the unshifted key, such as 4 rather than $, could be confusing or even wrong. For example, the ? and / characters aren't shifted keys on every keyboard. Always spell out Plus sign, Minus sign, Hyphen, Period, and Comma.
Examples
Ctrl+Shift+?
Ctrl+Shift+*
Ctrl+Shift+Comma
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