Text Editing Shortcuts
Text editing shortcuts help you efficiently navigate, select, delete, and manipulate text while typing in documents, emails, or text fields. These shortcuts work in Notepad, Word, web browsers, and most text editors.
List of Text Editing Shortcuts & Their Functions
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Left Arrow | Moves the cursor one word to the left. |
| Ctrl + Right Arrow | Moves the cursor one word to the right. |
| Ctrl + Backspace | Deletes the entire word to the left of the cursor. |
| Ctrl + Delete | Deletes the entire word to the right of the cursor. |
| Shift + Left/Right Arrow | Selects one character at a time to the left or right. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Left/Right Arrow | Selects one word at a time to the left or right. |
| Shift + Up/Down Arrow | Selects one line up or down. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Up/Down Arrow | Moves the entire paragraph up or down. (Works in Word, Google Docs, etc.) |
| Ctrl + A | Selects all text in the document or field. |
| Ctrl + C | Copies the selected text to the clipboard. |
| Ctrl + X | Cuts (removes) the selected text and saves it to the clipboard. |
| Ctrl + V | Pastes the copied or cut text from the clipboard. |
| Ctrl + Z | Undoes the last action. |
| Ctrl + Y | Redoes the last undone action. |
| Ctrl + S | Saves the current document (works in Word, Notepad, etc.). |
| Ctrl + P | Opens the Print dialog to print the document. |
Why Use Text Editing Shortcuts?
✅ Faster text navigation – Move across words and lines without using the mouse.
✅ Easier text selection – Quickly highlight words, sentences, or paragraphs.
✅ Better document management – Undo mistakes, copy/paste efficiently, and save work instantly.