All the shortcut commands of MS Word according to each tab

A shortcut command is a combination of keys pressed together to perform a specific function quickly in software applications. Instead of navigating through menus, shortcut keys allow users to execute commands instantly.

Why Use Shortcut Commands?
- Efficiency:  Saves time by reducing the need for mouse clicks.
- Ease of Use:  Simplifies tasks, especially for repetitive actions.
- Productivity Boost:  Speeds up workflow, making processes smoother.
- Reduced Strain:  Minimises excessive mouse movements, helping with ergonomics.
- Consistency:  Works across multiple programs, making learning easier.

For example, in Microsoft Office:
- Ctrl + S quickly saves a document.
- Ctrl + C copies selected text.
- Ctrl + V pastes copied content.

Using shortcuts can significantly enhance your working speed and efficiency. Do you want a list of essential shortcut keys for Office applications?

Here is a categorised list of shortcut commands for Microsoft Office applications, grouped by each ribbon tab:

1. Home Tab - Basic Editing & Formatting
- Cut – Ctrl + X
- Copy – Ctrl + C
- Paste – Ctrl + V
- Undo – Ctrl + Z
- Redo – Ctrl + Y
- Bold – Ctrl + B
- Italic – Ctrl + I
- Underline – Ctrl + U
- Increase Font Size – Ctrl + Shift + >
- Decrease Font Size – Ctrl + Shift + <
- Align Left – Ctrl + L
- Align Centre – Ctrl + E
- Align Right – Ctrl + R
- Justify Text – Ctrl + J
- Find Text – Ctrl + F
- Replace Text – Ctrl + H
- Select All – Ctrl + A

2. Insert Tab - Adding Elements
- Insert Table – Alt + N + T
- Insert Hyperlink – Ctrl + K
- Insert Picture – Alt + N + P
- Insert Header – Alt + N + H
- Insert Footer – Alt + N + O
- Insert Page Number – Alt + N + U
- Insert Equation – Alt + =
- Insert Symbol – Alt + N + S
- Insert Comment – Alt + Ctrl + M

3. Design Tab - Themes & Styles
- Apply a Theme – Alt + G + T
- Change Colors – Alt + G + C
- Change Fonts – Alt + G + F
- Apply Borders – Alt + G + B
- Page Color – Alt + G + P

4. Layout Tab - Page Formatting
- Change Margins – Alt + P + M
- Change Orientation – Alt + P + O
- Change Page Size – Alt + P + Z
- Columns – Alt + P + J
- Increase Indent – Ctrl + M
- Decrease Indent – Ctrl + Shift + M

5. References Tab - Academic Tools
- Insert Table of Contents – Alt + S + T
- Insert Footnote – Alt + Ctrl + F
- Insert Endnote – Alt + Ctrl + D
- Insert Citation – Alt + S + C
- Manage Sources – Alt + S + M
- Insert Index Entry – Alt + Shift + X
- Update Table of Contents – Alt + S + U

6. Mailings Tab - Mail Merge
- Create Envelopes – Alt + M + E
- Create Labels – Alt + M + L
- Select Recipients – Alt + M + S
- Insert Merge Fields – Alt + M + I
- Finish & Merge – Alt + M + F

7. Review Tab - Proofing & Tracking
- Spelling & Grammar Check – F7
- Thesaurus – Shift + F7
- Track Changes – Ctrl + Shift + E
- Accept Changes – Alt + R + A
- Reject Changes – Alt + R + J
- New Comment – Alt + Ctrl + M
- Next Comment – Alt + R + N
- Previous Comment – Alt + R + P

8. View Tab - Display Options
- Switch to Print Layout – Alt + W + P
- Switch to Web Layout – Alt + W + L
- Switch to Read Mode – Alt + W + D
- Show Ruler – Alt + W + R
- Show Gridlines – Alt + W + G
- Zoom In – Alt + W + Q
- Zoom Out – Alt + W + O
- Split Window – Alt + W + S
- Arrange Windows – Alt + W + A