Microsoft Word Advanced: Power User

How to Cut, Copy and Paste Text in Word (5 Ways with Shortcuts)

In this guide, we'll cover 5 ways to cut, copy and paste text in Microsoft Word. A common method is to use keyboard shortcuts but you can also use the Ribbon, the context menu and a few hidden tools as well. After you paste your text, you can choose paste options such as Keep Text Only.

How to Insert or Type an Upside Down Exclamation Mark in Word (5 Ways to Insert ¡ with Shortcuts)

This guide covers five easy ways to insert or type the upside down exclamation mark (¡) in Microsoft Word including shortcuts, Alt codes and custom key combinations. The upside down exclamation mark or inverted exclamation mark is used in the Spanish language at the beginning of exclamatory sentences and helps readers understand tone before completing the sentence.

How to Insert or Type I with an Accent Mark in Word (Í, í, Ì, ì, Î, î, Ï, or ï)

You can insert or type i with an accent mark in Word using built-in tools or keyboard shortcuts (including Alt code shortcuts). The letter i can be inserted with an accent in both upper or lower case. The following are common accented characters that you can insert or type in Word in upper or lower case: grave (Ì or ì), acute (Í or í), circumflex (Î or î) and umlaut (Ï or ï).

How to Insert or Type A with an Accent Mark in Word (À, Á, Â, Ä, à, á, â, or ä)

You can insert or type a with an accent mark in Word using built-in tools or keyboard shortcuts (including Alt code shortcuts). The letter a can be inserted with an accent in both upper or lower case. The following are common accented characters that you can insert or type in Word in upper or lower case: grave (À or à), acute (Á or á), circumflex (Â or â) and umlaut (Ä or ä).

10 Word Shortcuts to Select Text Using a Keyboard

You can use several shortcuts in Word to select text in your documents using only your keyboard. When you select text, it will typically be highlighted in grey. After you select text, you can cut, copy, or delete the selected text or apply character or paragraph formatting.

How to Generate Random Text in Word

If you are creating a Microsoft Word document, template or mockup and you want to create placeholder text, you can generate random text using the built-in RAND function or LOREM function (which generates Latin or Lorem ipsum text).