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Using Function Keys
Summary: Want a great list that shows the purpose of each function key in Word 2007? Here's the detail you need!Many WordTips readers have asked for a definitive list of function keys and their uses. The following table provides such a list. It is suitable for printing and handy reference while using Word.
| Key to Press | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| F1: | Invoke help system | |
| Shift+F1: | Context-sensitive help or reveal formatting | |
| Ctrl+F1: | (not assigned) | |
| Alt+F1: | Next field | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F1: | (not assigned) | |
| Shift+Alt+F1: | Previous field | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F1: | Display Microsoft System Information | |
| F2: | Move selection | |
| Shift+F2: | Copy selection | |
| Ctrl+F2: | Print Preview | |
| Alt+F2: | (not assigned) | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F2: | (not assigned) | |
| Shift+Alt+F2: | Save | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F2: | Open | |
| F3: | (not assigned) | |
| Shift+F3: | Change case of selection | |
| Ctrl+F3: | Cut selection to the Spike | |
| Alt+F3: | Create a Building Block entry | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F3: | Paste information from the Spike | |
| Shift+Alt+F3: | (not assigned) | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F3: | (not assigned) | |
| F4: | Repeat last action | |
| Shift+F4: | Repeat last Find or Go To operation | |
| Ctrl+F4: | Close window | |
| Alt+F4: | Quit | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F4: | (not assigned) | |
| Shift+Alt+F4: | Quit | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F4: | (not assigned) | |
| F5: | Go To | |
| Shift+F5: | Return to last edit location | |
| Ctrl+F5: | (not assigned) | |
| Alt+F5: | Restore program window size | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F5: | Edit bookmark | |
| Shift+Alt+F5: | (not assigned) | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F5: | (not assigned) | |
| F6: | Next pane | |
| Shift+F6: | Previous pane | |
| Ctrl+F6: | Next window | |
| Alt+F6: | Switch between dialog box and document | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F6: | Previous window | |
| Shift+Alt+F6: | Previous window | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F6: | (not assigned) | |
| F7: | Spell check | |
| Shift+F7: | Thesaurus | |
| Ctrl+F7: | (not assigned) | |
| Alt+F7: | Select next spelling error and display Context menu | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F7: | Update links | |
| Shift+Alt+F7: | Display Research task pane | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F7: | (not assigned) | |
| F8: | Extend selection | |
| Shift+F8: | Collapse selection | |
| Ctrl+F8: | (not assigned) | |
| Alt+F8: | Display Macros dialog box | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F8: | Start COL selection mode | |
| Shift+Alt+F8: | (not assigned) | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F8: | (not assigned) | |
| F9: | Update fields | |
| Shift+F9: | Toggle display of field code or results | |
| Ctrl+F9: | Insert field code braces | |
| Alt+F9: | Toggle display of all field codes or results | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F9: | Convert field to regular text | |
| Shift+Alt+F9: | Run GOTOBUTTON or MACROBUTTON from a field | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F9: | (not assigned) | |
| F10: | Show KeyTips | |
| Shift+F10: | Display Context menu | |
| Ctrl+F10: | Maximize document window | |
| Alt+F10: | Maximize program window | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F10: | (not assigned) | |
| Shift+Alt+F10: | Control Smart Tags | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F10: | (not assigned) | |
| F11: | Next field | |
| Shift+F11: | Previous field | |
| Ctrl+F11: | Lock a field | |
| Alt+F11: | Display VBA editor | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F11: | Unlock a field | |
| Shift+Alt+F11: | (not assigned) | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F11: | (not assigned) | |
| F12: | Save As | |
| Shift+F12: | Save | |
| Ctrl+F12: | Open | |
| Alt+F12: | (not assigned) | |
| Shift+Ctrl+F12: | ||
| Shift+Alt+F12: | (not assigned) | |
| Ctrl+Alt+F12: | (not assigned) |