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