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Shortcut conflicts. Some Word for Mac keyboard shortcuts conflict with default macOS keyboard shortcuts. This topic flags such shortcuts with an asterisk (. ). To use these shortcuts, you may have to change your Mac keyboard settings to change the shortcut for the key. Change system preferences for keyboard shortcuts. There's a quick keyboard shortcut in the ribbon version of Word for highlighting text. If you're still using 2003, you can add your own. Word's highlighting feature lets you display color behind text.
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Ctrl+A: Select the entire document (Command+A on Mac) Microsoft Word Specific. Once again, Word shines when it comes to text selection, offering more than just the standard key combinations: Ctrl. Highlight more than one word (Hint: Extend to left or right to highlight more than the cursor width.) 5. Cut the highlighted text from the document 6. Open a new Word document 7. Paste the text you cut from the first document into the new document 8. Save the document.
For information about describing customers' interactions with UI, see Procedures and instructions.
Keyboard actions and accessTermUsage
keyboard shortcut, accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, speed keyIn general, use keyboard shortcut to describe a combination of keystrokes used to perform a task. 
Example
Alt+Ctrl+S 
Don't use accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, or speed key.
access keyDon't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. 
In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.
Key TipIn general, don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. 
In content teaching basic skills or content for a technical audience, it's OK to use Key Tip to refer to the letter or number that appears in the ribbon when the Alt key is pressed.
key combinationDon't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead.
In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously) and a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
key sequenceDon't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead.
In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially) and a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
keypadUse numeric keypad on the first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless the context has been established and there's no possibility the customer will confuse the keypad with the keyboard. When in doubt, continue to use numeric keypad. 
In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. When the customer can select two keys that look the same, direct the customer to the correct key. 
Example
Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad, not the Hyphen key on the keyboard.
keystroke, keypressDon't use keypress. Use keystroke instead.
select, press, depress, hit, strike, useUse select to describe pressing a key on a physical or on-screen keyboard. Don't use press, depress, hit, or strike.
Don't use depressed to describe an indented toolbar button unless you have no other choice.
Use use when select might be confusing, such as when referring to the arrow keys or function keys and select might make customers think that they need to select all the arrow keys simultaneously.
Example
Use the arrow keys to move around the text.
Use use when multiple platform or peripheral choices initiate the same action or actions within a program. 
Example
Use the controls on your keyboard or controller to run through the obstacle course. 
Be specific when teaching beginning skills. 
Example
To run through the obstacle course, select the Spacebar on the keyboard or pull the right trigger on the Xbox controller. 
Consider using a table to present instructions that have more than two alternatives.
Use select and hold only if a delay is built into the software or hardware interaction. Don't use select and hold when referring to a mouse button unless you're teaching beginning skills. 
See alsoDescribing interactions with UI, Mouse and mouse interaction term collection
shortcut keyDon't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead.
In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.
Key namesIn general, use sentence capitalization for key names.
Examples
 the Shift key
 the Page up key
Capitalize letter keys in general references.
Example
 the K key
Lowercase and bold a letter key when instructing customers to enter the letter (unless you're instructing them to enter a capital letter).
Example
 enter k Is mac media player safe.
On the first mention, you can use the definite article the and the word key with the key name if necessary for clarity. 
Example
 Select the F1 key.
On subsequent mentions, refer to the key by its name only. 
Example
 Select F1.
Ifyou need guidance for a key name that isn't on this list, use sentencecapitalization and spell it as it appears on the keyboard.
TermUsage
AltCapitalize. Use to refer to the Alt key.
Application keyCapitalize. Use the Application key to refer to the key that opens a shortcut menu containing commands related to a selection.
arrow keys, direction keys, directional keys, movement keysArrow keys are labeled only with an arrow. Refer to similar keys on the numeric keypad as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
Use sentence capitalization to refer to a specific arrow key: the Left arrow key, the Right arrow key, the Up arrow key, or the Down arrow key. It's OK to use arrow key as a general term for any single arrow key. Include the and key in references to a specific arrow key except in key combinations or key sequences.
Don't use direction keys, directional keys, or movement keys.
Use specific names to refer to other navigational keys, such as Page up, Page down, Home, and End.
asterisk (*), starUse asterisk to refer to the * symbol.
An asterisk is used to indicate multiplication in a programming language or as a wildcard character representing one or more characters.
It's OK to use star to refer to the key on a phone keypad.
at sign (@)Pronounced at. In most cases, don't spell out.
BackCapitalize. Use to refer to the Back key, which performs the same action as the Back button in a browser.
BackspaceCapitalize. Use to refer to the Backspace key.
backtabDon't use to refer to the Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut.
Break capsUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Break caps key.
Caps lockUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Caps lock key.
comma (,)Spell out comma when referring to a key or the punctuation mark. 
Capitalize Comma when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
CommandCapitalize. Use to refer to the Command key on the Mac keyboard. Use the bitmap to show this key if possible. It isn't named on the keyboard.
ControlCapitalize. Use to refer to the Control key on the Mac keyboard.
CtrlCapitalize. Use to refer to the Ctrl key. Don't use for the Mac keyboard.
DelCapitalize. Use to refer to the Del key. On the Mac keyboard only, use to refer to the forward delete key.
DeleteCapitalize. Use to refer to the back delete key on the Mac keyboard.
EndCapitalize. Use to refer to the End key.
EnterCapitalize. Use to refer to the Enter key. On the Mac, use only when functionality requires it.
EscAlways use Esc, not Escape.
F1–F12Capitalize the F. Don't add a space between the F and the number.
ForwardCapitalize. Use to refer to the Forward key, which performs the same action as the Forward button in a browser.
HelpUse the Help key only to refer to the key on the Mac keyboard.
HELP keyUse the HELP key to avoid confusion with the Help button. Always include the and key.
HomeCapitalize. Use to refer to the Home key.
hyphen (-)Spell out hyphen when referring to a key. Capitalize Hyphen when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
InsertCapitalize. Use to refer to the Insert key.
Lock clearCapitalize. Use to refer to the Lock clear key.
minus sign (–)Spell out minus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Minus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Num lock optionUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Num lock option key on the Mac keyboard.
number sign (#), pound key, hashtagUse # key to describe the key.
It's OK to use pound key (#), including the symbol in parentheses, to refer to the keypad on a telephone. It's OK to use hashtag (#) to describe the use of the # key to identify a metadata term in social media.
numeric keypad, keypad, numerical keypad, numeric keyboardUse numeric keypad on first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless there's no possibility of confusion with the keyboard. Don't use numerical keypad or numeric keyboard.
In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. If a customer can select two keys that look the same, specify the correct key. 
Example
Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad.
on-screen keyboard, keyboard display, soft keyboard, virtual keyboard, visual keyboardUse to describe the keyboard representation on the screen that the customer touches to enter characters. 
Hyphenate on-screen keyboard. Don't use virtual keyboard, soft keyboard, visual keyboard, or keyboard display.
Page down, Page upUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Page up key and the Page down key.
PauseCapitalize. Use to refer to the Pause key.
period (.)Spell out period when referring to a key. Capitalize Period when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
plus sign (+)Spell out plus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Plus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Print screenUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Print screen key.
ResetCapitalize. Use to refer to the Reset key.
ReturnCapitalize. Use to refer to the Return key on the Mac keyboard.
Scroll lockUse sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Scroll lock key.
SelectCapitalize. Use to refer to the Select key.
ShiftCapitalize. Use to refer to the Shift key.
SpacebarCapitalize. Use to refer to the Spacebar. Always precede with the except in procedures, key combinations, and key sequences.
TabCapitalize. Use to refer to the Tab key. Always use the and key except in key combinations and key sequences.
Windows logo keyCapitalize Windows. Use to refer to the Windows logo key.
Special character namesBecausespecial character names could be confused with an action (such as+) or be difficult to see, always spell out the following specialcharacter names: Plus sign, Minus sign, Hyphen, Period, and Comma.
To avoid confusion, it's OK to add the character in parentheses after spelling out the name.
Example
Plus sign (+)
Use discretion. This might not be necessary for commonly used characters, such as the period (.).
To show a key combination that includes punctuation requiring use of the Shift key, such as the question mark, use Shift and the name or symbol of the shifted key. Using the name of the unshifted key, such as 4 rather than $, could be confusing or even wrong. For example, the ? and / characters aren't shifted keys on every keyboard. Always spell out Plus sign, Minus sign, Hyphen, Period, and Comma.
Examples
Ctrl+Shift+? 
Ctrl+Shift+* 
Ctrl+Shift+Comma
See alsoSpecial character term collection
MicrosoftOneNote has been around for a couple of decades. However, Microsoft has been offering two versions — Office 365 and UWA — of its popular note-taking service in the last few years. The Office 365 version works just like the previous versions, and a UWA (Universal Windows App) client is available from the Microsoft Store.
 OneNote has been entirely free to use unlike other apps from Microsoft Office suite. In a recent push of native Windows apps, the company shut down the desktop version of OneNote, and is now focusing on the UWA version.
Microsoft is slowly adding OneNote desktop features to its UWA counterpart. While they have done a pretty good job, the company still hasn't carried over all the keyboard shortcuts to the new app.
Now that doesn't mean, we are out of options. The service does offer some compelling keyboard shortcuts. And in this post, I will cover the top essential shortcuts for OneNote on Windows and macOS platforms.
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Download OneNote for macOSBefore diving into the article, let me make it clear that I won't be talking about the usual shortcuts here. The common ones such as Copy (Ctrl+C), Paste (Ctrl+V), Undo, Redo, select all are universal, and you are probably using it in one way or the other. Instead, I will walk you through the most important ones that help you get the job done.
Note: For Mac users, the Command button works similar to the Ctrl function on the Windows. So when I'm mentioning Ctrl key on Windows, the same trick applies to macOS with Command key. Also on Guiding Tech  Top 15 Slack Keyboard Shortcuts on iPad Read More1. Add Bullet Points/Numbered listAs with many note-taking applications, OneNote does support adding bullet points or numbering scheme to the note. You can use Ctrl + . shortcut on Windows or Command + . on macOS for bullet points or opt for Ctrl + / and Command + / to add numbers respectively. One can also go with various shapes and numbers from the list. They are not supported by any keyboard shortcuts though.
2. Select Title of PageThere come times when you quickly want to change the title of the page. You can use Ctrl + Shift + T shortcut or Command + Shift + T shortcut on macOS to select the page's title.
3. Insert HyperlinkOneNote does provide an option when you want to add a hyperlink to a certain word, just select the word and press the Ctrl + K or Command + K shortcut for macOS shortcut to complete the action.
4. Highlight WordsIn a long note, you might want to highlight certain words to make them stand out in the crowd. With OneNote, you can easily highlight certain sentence or words with a quick shortcut of Ctrl + Shift + H and Command + Shift + H shortcut on a Mac.
 Also on Guiding Tech  Top 11 Google Photos Keyboard Shortcuts Read More5. Insert Date and TimeWorking on a long note for a certain period time, you might want to add a date and time to the recent edits. Just press Alt + Shift + F or Shift + Command + D shortcut on Mac.

Term	Usage
keyboard shortcut, accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, speed key	In general, use keyboard shortcut to describe a combination of keystrokes used to perform a task. Example Alt+Ctrl+S Don't use accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, or speed key.
access key	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.
Key Tip	In general, don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content teaching basic skills or content for a technical audience, it's OK to use Key Tip to refer to the letter or number that appears in the ribbon when the Alt key is pressed.
key combination	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously) and a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
key sequence	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially) and a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
keypad	Use numeric keypad on the first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless the context has been established and there's no possibility the customer will confuse the keypad with the keyboard. When in doubt, continue to use numeric keypad. In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. When the customer can select two keys that look the same, direct the customer to the correct key. Example Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad, not the Hyphen key on the keyboard.
keystroke, keypress	Don't use keypress. Use keystroke instead.
select, press, depress, hit, strike, use	Use select to describe pressing a key on a physical or on-screen keyboard. Don't use press, depress, hit, or strike. Don't use depressed to describe an indented toolbar button unless you have no other choice. Use use when select might be confusing, such as when referring to the arrow keys or function keys and select might make customers think that they need to select all the arrow keys simultaneously. Example Use the arrow keys to move around the text. Use use when multiple platform or peripheral choices initiate the same action or actions within a program. Example Use the controls on your keyboard or controller to run through the obstacle course. Be specific when teaching beginning skills. Example To run through the obstacle course, select the Spacebar on the keyboard or pull the right trigger on the Xbox controller. Consider using a table to present instructions that have more than two alternatives. Use select and hold only if a delay is built into the software or hardware interaction. Don't use select and hold when referring to a mouse button unless you're teaching beginning skills. See alsoDescribing interactions with UI, Mouse and mouse interaction term collection
shortcut key	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.

Term	Usage
Alt	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Alt key.
Application key	Capitalize. Use the Application key to refer to the key that opens a shortcut menu containing commands related to a selection.
arrow keys, direction keys, directional keys, movement keys	Arrow keys are labeled only with an arrow. Refer to similar keys on the numeric keypad as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Use sentence capitalization to refer to a specific arrow key: the Left arrow key, the Right arrow key, the Up arrow key, or the Down arrow key. It's OK to use arrow key as a general term for any single arrow key. Include the and key in references to a specific arrow key except in key combinations or key sequences. Don't use direction keys, directional keys, or movement keys. Use specific names to refer to other navigational keys, such as Page up, Page down, Home, and End.
*asterisk (), star**	Use asterisk to refer to the * symbol. An asterisk is used to indicate multiplication in a programming language or as a wildcard character representing one or more characters. It's OK to use star to refer to the key on a phone keypad.
at sign (@)	Pronounced at. In most cases, don't spell out.
Back	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Back key, which performs the same action as the Back button in a browser.
Backspace	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Backspace key.
backtab	Don't use to refer to the Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut.
Break caps	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Break caps key.
Caps lock	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Caps lock key.
comma (,)	Spell out comma when referring to a key or the punctuation mark. Capitalize Comma when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Command	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Command key on the Mac keyboard. Use the bitmap to show this key if possible. It isn't named on the keyboard.
Control	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Control key on the Mac keyboard.
Ctrl	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Ctrl key. Don't use for the Mac keyboard.
Del	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Del key. On the Mac keyboard only, use to refer to the forward delete key.
Delete	Capitalize. Use to refer to the back delete key on the Mac keyboard.
End	Capitalize. Use to refer to the End key.
Enter	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Enter key. On the Mac, use only when functionality requires it.
Esc	Always use Esc, not Escape.
F1–F12	Capitalize the F. Don't add a space between the F and the number.
Forward	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Forward key, which performs the same action as the Forward button in a browser.
Help	Use the Help key only to refer to the key on the Mac keyboard.
HELP key	Use the HELP key to avoid confusion with the Help button. Always include the and key.
Home	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Home key.
hyphen (-)	Spell out hyphen when referring to a key. Capitalize Hyphen when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Insert	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Insert key.
Lock clear	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Lock clear key.
minus sign (–)	Spell out minus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Minus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Num lock option	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Num lock option key on the Mac keyboard.
number sign (#), pound key, hashtag	Use # key to describe the key. It's OK to use pound key (#), including the symbol in parentheses, to refer to the keypad on a telephone. It's OK to use hashtag (#) to describe the use of the # key to identify a metadata term in social media.
numeric keypad, keypad, numerical keypad, numeric keyboard	Use numeric keypad on first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless there's no possibility of confusion with the keyboard. Don't use numerical keypad or numeric keyboard. In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. If a customer can select two keys that look the same, specify the correct key. Example Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad.
on-screen keyboard, keyboard display, soft keyboard, virtual keyboard, visual keyboard	Use to describe the keyboard representation on the screen that the customer touches to enter characters. Hyphenate on-screen keyboard. Don't use virtual keyboard, soft keyboard, visual keyboard, or keyboard display.
Page down, Page up	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Page up key and the Page down key.
Pause	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Pause key.
period (.)	Spell out period when referring to a key. Capitalize Period when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
plus sign (+)	Spell out plus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Plus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Print screen	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Print screen key.
Reset	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Reset key.
Return	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Return key on the Mac keyboard.
Scroll lock	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Scroll lock key.
Select	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Select key.
Shift	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Shift key.
Spacebar	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Spacebar. Always precede with the except in procedures, key combinations, and key sequences.
Tab	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Tab key. Always use the and key except in key combinations and key sequences.
Windows logo key	Capitalize Windows. Use to refer to the Windows logo key.

6. Show/Hide Ruler LinesAs the name suggests, OneNote does support ruler lines through the notes. Just press Ctrl + Shift + R on Windows to add or remove ruler lines from the page.
7. Add a New Subpage below the Current pageOneNote supports adding a subpage to a specific page in a given section. It's useful in long projects. Press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + N shortcut, and you are good to go with a new subpage.
8. Open Another OneNote WindowWorking on multiple OneNote pages can become tiresome after some time. Thankfully, OneNote does support opening a new window to add content. Press Ctrl + M shortcut to trigger the action.
9. Create New Notebook and SectionHighlight Shortcut Mac Word KeyboardAs you may already know, OneNote does support adding new notebooks and section to it. Now, of course, you can select ‘+' icon, but even better one can use Ctrl + T or Command + T shortcut to add a new section. You can also create a new notebook using Control + Command + N shortcut on Mac.
You can also add a new page into section by quickly pressing Ctrl + N or Command + N.
10. Move Current Note to New SectionThis one is standard across note-taking apps. One can quickly move pages to new section using Ctrl + Alt + M or Command + Shift + M shortcut on macOS.
 Also on Guiding Tech  #productivity Click here to see our productivity articles page11. Add Columns to the TableOneNote does support adding tables to the pages. After a while, you may want to add columns to the table. On Windows just press Ctrl + Alt + R (for adding column to right) and Ctrl + Alt + E (for adding column to left). On macOS, you need to press Control + Command + L (adding a new column to left) and Control + Command + R (for adding a new column to right).
12. Add TagsThis one is a lifesaver. I regularly use them. Adding tags is the best way to glance through what's important or what needs to be highlighted. Also, they are the easiest ones to remember.
For windows, one can use Ctrl + 1 (To-do), Ctrl + 2 (Important), Ctrl + 3 (Question), Ctrl + 4 (Remember), Ctrl + 5 (Definition), and Ctrl + 0 (Remove all tags).
macOS requires Command + 1 (To-do), Command + 2 (Important), Command + 3 (Question), Command + 4 (Remember),and Command + 5 (Definition) keyboard shortcuts.
13. Search Through NotesOneNote offers powerful search function in the app. Press Ctrl + E or Command + E to search through notes swiftly.
Use OneNote like a ProThe list above indicates that OneNote supports many shortcuts on Windows and macOS. The list is even more evident on Windows considering it's a Microsoft product. I'm sure once you memorize most of these shortcuts, the note-taking app will be a breeze to use and navigate.
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