Delete word left in Microsoft Word
EditingWindowsCtrl+BackspaceCtrl⌫
On Windows, press Ctrl + Backspace.
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Prompt
In Microsoft Word, the shortcut to "Delete word left" is Ctrl+Backspace on Windows. Check whether anything in my setup overrides it, and if I want a different key, change the binding for me.
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Related Microsoft Word shortcuts
- Delete word rightCtrl+DeleteCtrlDelete
- Move cursor one word leftCtrl+LeftCtrl←
- Copy text formattingCtrl+Alt+CCtrlAltC
- Paste text formattingCtrl+Alt+VCtrlAltV
- Open Replace dialogCtrl+HCtrlH
- Insert commentCtrl+Alt+MCtrlAltM
- Turn change tracking on/offCtrl+Shift+ECtrlShiftE
- Insert hyperlinkCtrl+KCtrlK
Delete word left in other apps
- Microsoft PowerPointCtrl+BackspaceCtrl⌫
Questions
On Windows, press Ctrl + Backspace.