Insert Comment
Windows
Ctrl+Alt+M
Adds a comment to the selected text.
Word Insert Comment Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Adds a comment to the selected text. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Alt+M
- Mac
- Cmd+Option+A
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to insert comment in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to insert comment.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + M on Windows or Cmd + Option + A on Mac.
Word Insert Comment Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Alt + M.
Word Insert Comment Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Option + A.
Word Insert Comment Shortcut for Word Web
We haven't confirmed a Word Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Word insert comment shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Alt + M. On a Mac, press Cmd + Option + A.
Is there a Mac shortcut to insert comment in Word?
Yes: Cmd + Option + A.
Does it work in Word for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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