How do I create a NEW keyboard shortcut in Word (for Mac 2011)?

Charles Kenyon · #1 03-21-2014, 04:23 PM

I don't believe that Word 2011 has a Tools > Customize Keyboard.

I am assuming (mistake) that Word 2011, which I have never seen, works much like Word 2010.

Try Customize the Ribbon > Keyboard (button). You should find this under File > Word Options or Options.

There are commands: ApplyHeading1, ApplyHeading2, and ApplyHeading3.

There are no built-in commands for the other heading styles. You will need macros.

I recorded macros for this and put them in a template which can be stored in the Word Startup Folder that gives keyboard shortcuts.

The macros follow this pattern:

Code:

Sub ApplyHeading5()
'
' ApplyHeading5 Macro
' Applies Heading Style 5 to selection
' Recorded by Charles Kenyon
    Selection.Style = ActiveDocument.Styles("Heading 5")
End Sub

If you want, you can download my templates from my Downloads page. I do not know how they will translate to the Mac. The key assignments are for Ctrl+Alt+4 through Ctrl+Alt+9. I do not know whether the Mac requires a Cmd key assignment instead.

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