Most begin with the Ctrl key, although some use the Alt key.

For example, the keyboard shortcutCtrl+Ccopies selected text to the clipboard.

Word ships with many shortcuts, but you’re able to create your own combinations.

Word with the Options button highlighted

you’re able to also disable them.

In theCategorieslist, choose the category that contains the keyboard shortcut command you want to remove.

Go to theCommandslist and grab the item you want to remove the shortcut from.

Options in Word with the Customize Ribbon section highlighted

Highlight the shortcut in the Current Keys box and selectRemove.

SelectOKto secure your changes and exit the dialog box.

SelectMicrosoft Office Button>Word Options>Customize.

Options in Word with the Customize button highlighted

In theSave changesbox, go for the current document.

In theCategoriesbox, snag the category that contains the keyboard shortcut command you want to remove.

In theCommandsbox, go for the item you want to remove the shortcut from.

Customize Keyboard window in Word with the Categories heading highlighted

Keyboard shortcuts currently assigned to that command appear in theCurrent Keysbox or below the box labeledCurrently assigned to.

Highlight the shortcut in theCurrent Keysbox and pressRemove.

Customize Keyboard window in Word with the Commands heading highlighted

Customize keyboard window in Word with the Remove button highlighted

Customize Keyboard window in Word with the Close button highlighted

Customize window in Word with the OK box highlighted