Select All
Windows
Ctrl+A
Selects the whole document.
Word Select All Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Selects the whole document. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+A
- Mac
- Cmd+A
- Web
- Ctrl+A
How to select all in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to select all.
- Press Ctrl + A on Windows or Cmd + A on Mac.
Word Select All Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + A.
Word Select All Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + A.
Word Select All Shortcut for Word Web
Press Ctrl + A.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Word select all shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + A. On a Mac, press Cmd + A.
Is there a Mac shortcut to select all in Word?
Yes: Cmd + A.
Does it work in Word for the web?
Yes: Ctrl + A.
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