Make the text bold

Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word 2024 Word 2021

In Word, you can make your text bold in three ways: use the Bold button on the Mini toolbar, use the Bold button on the Home tab, or use the keyboard shortcut.

Note

This content applies to Word for Windows (including Word with a Microsoft 365 subscription). The steps and options may differ in Word for Mac or Word for the web.

Make text bold

Select the text that you want to make bold, and do one of the following:

  • Move your pointer to the Mini toolbar above your selection and click Bold Bold icon .
  • Click Bold Bold icon in the Font group on the Home tab.
  • Type the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+B.

Note

Select Bold Bold icon or type the keyboard shortcut again to unbold the text that you selected.