Microsoft Word - Navigation Shortcuts

I am going to assume that if you are looking at this article, you are already a fan of using keystrokes rather than always reaching for your mouse. Here are a few ways to get around your documents while keeping your hands on the keyboard.
1. Ctrl + Home
This is the quickest way to get back to the beginning of your document.
2. Ctrl + End
You guessed it! This will take you to the end. If you forget to use the Ctrl key, you may still find your cursor moving when you press either Home or End. These keys take you to the beginning or end of the line you are currently in.
3. Arrow Keys
Move around your document in any direction using the arrows. If you know you need to get to the second line of a document you can combine these shortcuts by using Ctrl+Home to get to the start and then using the Down Arrow to move to the second line.
4. Combine the Ctrl and the Arrow Keys If you need to move your cursor five words to the right, you may find yourself pressing the arrow right key numerous times. Try holding the Ctrl key down before you press the arrow right key. Hopefully you will find your cursor moving to the start of the next word every time you arrow right or left. Try holding the Ctrl key down while you use the arrow up or down keys. This should enable you to move to the next or previous paragraph.
5. Page Up/Page Down
The use of the word "page" is a little misleading with these keys. In Word they will move you up or down one screen, so the amount you move depends on how much of the page is being shown. Adjust your zoom to see more or less of each page.
These keys give you a quick way to navigate if you are proof reading a document and don't want to scroll your way down the pages.
6. Navigation Pane If you are using MS Word 2010 or newer, you can use the Navigation Pane to move through your document. This is my favourite Word feature and really made upgrading when the 2010 version was released worth every penny.
The Navigation Pane will display any Heading Styles that are in the document. These Headings are bookmarked, so you are able to move quickly and easily to different parts of your document by clicking on one ofthe headings that appear in the Navigation Pane To open the Navigation Pane go to the View Ribbon and in the Show Group click to add a check mark to Navigation Pane. It should open on the left side of your screen. This Pane contains 3 tabs, one for navigation, one for page thumbnails and one for Find.
Is there a shortcut to open the Navigation Pane? Yes there is, but I'm not sure it is actually the smartest way to work with this feature.
Ctrl + F will open the Find tab of the Pane, but you will still need to reach for your mouse to change to the navigation tab.
Alt + V, D will open the Navigation Pane, but like Ctrl + F it is not a toggle shortcut, so when you want to close the pane you will find yourself reaching once again for your mouse. (For anyone new to seeing a comma in a shortcut, you hold the Alt key down, press the V, let it up and then while continuing to hold down the Alt key you press D.)
Personally, I find using the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) the best way to open and close the Navigation Pane. It is easy to locate the command and you can use the built in Alt Shortcuts.
a. Add the command to the Quick Access Tool bar by locating it on the View ribbon and then Right Clicking on it. The first option on this menu should be Add to Quick Access Tool Bar. Click on this and voila it should appear on the left sideof your screen.
b. Press the Altkey and you will see a series of numbers added to the commands on your QAT.
c. Hit the number than corresponds to the Navigation Pane. When you are ready to close the pane, repeat steps b and c.
Remember to choose shortcutsthat you will have an opportunity to use regularly and then use them or lose them.