Help Menus – 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.
Help Menus
Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. If you ever find yourself struggling with a task in Word, shortcuts in this section can offer aid through spellcheck or a comprehensive thesaurus. Additionally, the Word search box can be used to find whatever it is you are looking for within your document.
| Shortcut | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open spellcheck Using this shortcut will open the spelling and grammar menu within Word. From this menu you will receive suggestions for misspellings and grammar mistakes throughout your entire word document, or a specific selection if you decide to make one within your text. | F7 | ⌘ Option L |
| Open thesaurus Looking to make some vocabulary-based upgrades to your work? This shortcut brings to your view the thesaurus many that will automatically offer suggestions word changes from overused and out-of-place text. | Shift F7 | Fn Shift F7 |
| Open search box Use this search tool to find any specific text you need to look for within your Word doc. Word will render all matches for you in order from the top to bottom of your doc, which you can scroll through by pressing return or enter. | Ctrl F | ⌘ F |