All Keyed Up
The most useful keyboard shortcuts for all versions of Word.
If you are upgrading to Word 2007 from an earlier version, plan for a period of adjustment. The radical interface-lift will have you scratching your head as you try to figure out where various frequently used commands have moved. Luckily, Word 2007 retains all of the keyboard shortcuts available in earlier versions. Microsoft has posted two handy-dandy reference tools on its Web site--one that helps you find Word 2003 commands in Word 2007, and another that lists the keyboard shortcuts for all versions of Word. Though Microsoft may seem to have mapped out every conceivable keyboard shortcut, it wisely offers you the wherewithal to make your own shortcuts for commands, macros, and other tasks. In Word 2007, click the arrow in the Quick Access Toolbar to the right of the Office button in the upper left corner of the screen. Select
In the Categories box, click the item that has the command or other task you want to assign a keyboard shortcut (to view your options, scroll down to and select
Now you're ready to assign your shortcut. In the 'Press new shortcut key' box, type the key combination that you want to use. Press 
Microsoft has even tricked up Word 2007's Quick Access Toolbar with keyboard triggers. Press
In Word 2000 to 2003, you create your own shortcuts by clicking ToolsA?CustomizeKeyboard, selecting the command you want to customize, pressing the combination in the 'Press new shortcut key' box, and clicking
To delete a shortcut in any version of Word, select it in the 'Current keys' box and click
Michael S. Lasky
