Create a custom keyboard shortcut for Word for Mac

Create a keyboard shortcut

1. On the Tools menu, select Customize Keyboard.

2. In the Categories list, select a tab name.

3. In the Commands list, select the command that you want to assign a keyboard shortcut to.

   Any keyboard shortcuts that are currently assigned to the selected command will appear in the Current keys box.

   Tip: If you prefer to use a different keyboard shortcut, add another shortcut to the list, and then use it instead.

4. In the Press new keyboard shortcut box, type a key combination that includes at least one modifier key ( , CONTROL , OPTION , SHIFT ) and an additional key, such as + F11 .

   If you type a keyboard shortcut that is already assigned, the action assigned to that key combination appears next to Currently assigned to.

5. Select Add.

   Note: Keyboard shortcut descriptions refer to the U.S. keyboard layout. Keys on other keyboard layouts might not correspond to the keys on a U.S. keyboard. Keyboard shortcuts for laptop computers might also differ.

Delete a custom keyboard shortcut

1. On the Tools menu, select Customize Keyboard.

2. In the Categories list, select a tab name.

3. In the Commands list, select the command that you want to delete a keyboard shortcut from.

4. In the Current keys box, select the keyboard shortcut that you want to delete, and then select Remove.

   Note: If the Remove button appears grayed out, then the selected keyboard shortcut is a default keyboard shortcut, and therefore it cannot be deleted.

Reset all keyboard shortcuts

1. On the Tools menu, select Customize Keyboard.

2. To restore keyboard shortcuts to their original state, select Reset All.

See also

Keyboard shortcuts in Word