Inserts and Symbols – 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.
Inserts and Symbols
Text is not the only content that you can add to your Word document. Using shortcuts within this section will allow you to add symbols such as trademark and copyright, as well as attach links to your text with ease.
| Shortcut | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Insert hyperlink With text already selected in Word, you can use this shortcut to attach an immediately click-able hyperlink to your text. | Ctrl K | ⌘ K |
| Insert copyright symbol Add as many as you like to the spot of your cursor! For a full list of symbols you can add to your word doc, go to Insert --> Symbols. | Alt Ctrl C | Option G |
| Insert trademark symbol Add as many as you like to the spot of your cursor! For a full list of symbols you can add to your word doc, go to Insert --> Symbols. | Alt Ctrl T | Option 2 |
| Insert registered trademark symbol Add as many as you like to the spot of your cursor! For a full list of symbols you can add to your word doc, go to Insert --> Symbols. | Alt Ctrl R | Option R |
| Insert an ellipsis Add as many as you like to the spot of your cursor! For a full list of symbols you can add to your word doc, go to Insert --> Symbols. | Alt Ctrl . | Option ; |
| Insert line break If you would like a line in between two sentences or any group of words but not a new paragraph, use this shortcut to insert a line break. | Shift Return | Shift Enter |