Word Underline Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Underlines selected text. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+U
Mac: Cmd+U
Web: Ctrl+U

Word

Underline

Windows

Ctrl+U

Underlines selected text.

How to underline in Word with the keyboard

Open Word and go to where you want to underline.
Press Ctrl + U on Windows or Cmd + U on Mac.

Word Underline Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + U.

Word Underline Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + U.

Word Underline Shortcut for Word Web

Press Ctrl + U.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Word underline shortcut?

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

Is there a Mac shortcut to underline in Word?

Yes: Cmd + U.

Does it work in Word for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + U.

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