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