Word Copy Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Copies the selected text. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+C
Mac: Cmd+C
Web: Ctrl+C

Word

Copy

Windows

Ctrl+C

Copies the selected text.

How to copy in Word with the keyboard

Open Word and go to where you want to copy.
Press Ctrl + C on Windows or Cmd + C on Mac.

Word Copy Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + C.

Word Copy Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + C.

Word Copy Shortcut for Word Web

Press Ctrl + C.

Related Shortcuts

Frequently asked questions

What is the Word copy shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + C. On a Mac, press Cmd + C.

Is there a Mac shortcut to copy in Word?

Yes: Cmd + C.

Does it work in Word for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + C.

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