Deletion – Microsoft Word Shortcuts
99 Word Shortcuts for PC and Mac
So you think you’re fancy, huh? Just because you know how to copy and paste without the click of the mouse in Word. Well, get ready to be even fancier (and more productive) because we’ve curated 99 of the best Word keyboard shortcuts.
Deletion
Not everything within your Word document will be permanent. When you need to conduct targeted or mass deletion of any content, these shortcuts will allow you to do so with accuracy and ease.
| Shortcut | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Delete one character left The most basic of shortcuts. Without needing to select and text, delete one character at a time, or hold down this shortcut to delete multiple characters at a faster rate. | Backspace | Delete |
| Delete one character right Traditional deletion in word goes to the left (behind your cursor.) Use this shortcut to delete in the opposite direction ahead of your cursor and to the right. | Delete | Shift Delete |
| Delete one word left If you would like to delete by the word and not by the character, this shortcut is very useful in such situations. This follows the traditional to-the-left-of-the-cursor model, and is a Windows only feature | Ctrl Backspace | |
| Delete one word right If you would like to delete by the word and not by the character, this shortcut is very useful in such situations. This follows the untraditional model and deletes the right of your cursor, and is a Windows only feature. | Ctrl Delete |