Additional Keyboard Shortcuts

Here is a summary of some additional keyboard shortcuts that can make typing Greek that little bit easier. Among the most useful (especially for teachers drafting examination papers or notes) are the shortcuts that allow the user to switch instantly from Greek to English and back to Greek again.

CTRL + u Undo last action (e.g., a rogue AutoCorrection)
CTRL + k Insert AutoText
ALT + , Moves the cursor one character to the left
ALT + . Moves the cursor one character to the right
CTRL + , Deletes one character to the left (= Backspace)
CTRL + . Deletes one character to the right (= Delete)
CTRL + q Deletes one whole word to the left
ALT + SHIFT + q Toggles between typing Greek and English letters
CTRL + SHIFT + q Any English text already selected is changed into the Greek font
CTRL + ALT + q The previous word is changed into the Greek font (without selecting)
CTRL + w Selects the previous word or words by keeping the CTRL key down and tapping w repeatedly
CTRL + SPACEBAR Resets the font to the default for that paragraph style
CTRL + n Current paragraph acquires Normal English style
CTRL + 1 Current paragraph acquires Greek10 style
CTRL + 2 Current paragraph acquires Greek12 style
CTRL + 4 Current paragraph acquires Greek14 style