Word Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are a few questions and answers about some keyboard shortcuts available in Microsoft Word.

Is there a quick way of increasing and decreasing the font size for text in a Word document?

+ (Hold the control key and the plus key down at the same time) increases the font size of selected text and - (Hold the control key and the minus key down at the same time) decreases it**.**

Is there a quick way to turn basic formats like bold and underline on and off?

B can be used to toggle bold on and off

U can be used to toggle underline on and off

I can be used to toggle italic on and off

I often have to use the paste special feature. I know I can use V as a shortcut for a default paste, but is there a shortcut for Paste Special?

V can be used to invoke a Paste Special. It will open the Paste Special dialog:

You can find a full list of Word shortcuts here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Keyboard-shortcuts-for-Microsoft-Office-Word-628621ea-c0b7-4f01-bc3e-50640c0b46dc

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