Highlight
Windows
Ctrl+Alt+H
Highlights the selected text.
Word Highlight Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Highlights the selected text. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Alt+H
- Mac
- Cmd+Ctrl+H
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to highlight in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to highlight.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + H on Windows or Cmd + Ctrl + H on Mac.
Word Highlight Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Alt + H.
Word Highlight Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Ctrl + H.
Word Highlight Shortcut for Word Web
We haven't confirmed a Word Web shortcut for this yet.
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Word highlight shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Alt + H. On a Mac, press Cmd + Ctrl + H.
Is there a Mac shortcut to highlight in Word?
Yes: Cmd + Ctrl + H.
Does it work in Word for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
Not yet verified · Last reviewed: not yet reviewed · Microsoft's official shortcut list