Word Left Align Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Aligns the paragraph to the left. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+L
Mac: Cmd+L
Web: Ctrl+L

Word

Left Align

Windows

Ctrl+L

Aligns the paragraph to the left.

How to left align in Word with the keyboard

Open Word and go to where you want to left align.
Press Ctrl + L on Windows or Cmd + L on Mac.

Word Left Align Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + L.

Word Left Align Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + L.

Word Left Align Shortcut for Word Web

Press Ctrl + L.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Word left align shortcut?

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

Is there a Mac shortcut to left align in Word?

Yes: Cmd + L.

Does it work in Word for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + L.

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