Formatting text in Word - IT Manager Blog

To format a word without selecting it, click the word and apply the formatting that you want. For example, press CTRL+B to apply bold formatting.
To select a word, double-click it.
To select a sentence, press CTRL and click in the sentence.
To make text larger or smaller, select the text, and then press CTRL+SHIFT+] or CTRL+SHIFT+[.
To select a paragraph, triple-click in the paragraph.
To select an entire document, press CTRL+A.
To paste only text and not formatting, paste the text, click Paste Options , and then select Keep Text Only.
To preserve formatting when you move or copy a paragraph, include the paragraph mark ( ).
To center, left-align, or right-align a selected paragraph, press CTRL+E, CTRL+L, or CTRL+R.
To create a line, press the hyphen key three or more times, and then press ENTER. To create a thicker line, hold the SHIFT key down and press the