Center Text
Windows
Ctrl+E
Centers the paragraph.
Word Center Text Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Centers the paragraph. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+E
- Mac
- Cmd+E
- Web
- Ctrl+E
How to center text in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to center text.
- Press Ctrl + E on Windows or Cmd + E on Mac.
Word Center Text Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + E.
Word Center Text Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + E.
Word Center Text Shortcut for Word Web
Press Ctrl + E.
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Word center text shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + E. On a Mac, press Cmd + E.
Is there a Mac shortcut to center text in Word?
Yes: Cmd + E.
Does it work in Word for the web?
Yes: Ctrl + E.
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