What is this page, and what does it cover?

This page documents 534 Outlook keyboard shortcuts for macOS and Windows, spread across 23 sections. It covers mail, calendar, tasks, contacts, notes, and more.

Which sections should I look at first for daily use?

Frequently used shortcuts and mail keyboard shortcuts are the most practical starting points. If you rely on Outlook's calendar, use the calendar is worth adding to that short list.

Are Outlook shortcuts different on Mac versus Windows?

Often, yes. The two platforms use different modifier keys, and certain sections or shortcuts appear only on one OS. The page distinguishes between them, so check the correct column for your system.

Do I really need to go through all 534 shortcuts?

No. Pick a handful from the areas you use most and ignore the rest for now. Coming back to specific sections when you need them is more practical than trying to learn everything at once.

Does this page cover more than just email?

Yes. Beyond mail, there are dedicated sections for the calendar, tasks, people and contacts, notes, color categories, flags, and macros. Outlook handles several distinct work areas, and the shortcut page reflects that.

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Outlook Hotkeys

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Action	Hotkey
insert a hyperlink.	`⌘`+`K`
move the cursor to the top of the message body.	`⌘`+`↑`
scroll the view down.	`Page down`
move the cursor to the beginning of the current paragraph.	`⌥`+`↑`
scroll the view up.	`Page up`
move the cursor to the end of the current word.	`⌥`+`→`
move the cursor to the end of the selected text.	`⌘`+`End`
move the cursor to the beginning of the line.	`⌘`+`←`
make the selected text italic.	`⌘`+`I`
decrease indent.	`⌘`+`Left brace {`
move the cursor to the beginning of the selected text.	`⌘`+`Home`
move the cursor up one line.	`↑`
paste a selection from the clipboard and match the destination style.	`⇧`+`⌥`+`⌘`+`V`
move the cursor to the end of the current paragraph.	`⌥`+`↓`
increase indent.	`⌘`+`Right brace }`
move the cursor down one line.	`↓`
strike through the selected text.	`⇧`+`⌘`+`X`
cut the selected text to the clipboard.	`⌘`+`X`
move the cursor to the beginning of the current word.	`⌥`+`←`
move the cursor to the bottom of the message body.	`⌘`+`↓`
paste a selection from the clipboard.	`⌘`+`V`
insert a tab stop.	`⇥`
delete the character to the left of the cursor, or delete the selected text.	`⌫`
move the cursor right one character.	`→`
copy a selection to the clipboard.	`⌘`+`C`
underline the selected text.	`⌘`+`U`
move the cursor left one character.	`←`
move the cursor to the end of the line.	`⌘`+`→`
make the selected text bold.	`⌘`+`B`
delete the character to the right side of the cursor, or delete the selected text.	`DeleteFn`+`⌫`

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Action	Hotkey
insert a hyperlink.	`⌘`+`K`
move the cursor to the top of the message body.	`⌘`+`↑`
scroll the view down.	`Page down`
move the cursor to the beginning of the current paragraph.	`⌥`+`↑`
scroll the view up.	`Page up`
move the cursor to the end of the current word.	`⌥`+`→`
move the cursor to the end of the selected text.	`⌘`+`End`
move the cursor to the beginning of the line.	`⌘`+`←`
make the selected text italic.	`⌘`+`I`
decrease indent.	`⌘`+`Left brace {`
move the cursor to the beginning of the selected text.	`⌘`+`Home`
move the cursor up one line.	`↑`
paste a selection from the clipboard and match the destination style.	`⇧`+`⌥`+`⌘`+`V`
move the cursor to the end of the current paragraph.	`⌥`+`↓`
increase indent.	`⌘`+`Right brace }`
move the cursor down one line.	`↓`
strike through the selected text.	`⇧`+`⌘`+`X`
cut the selected text to the clipboard.	`⌘`+`X`
move the cursor to the beginning of the current word.	`⌥`+`←`
move the cursor to the bottom of the message body.	`⌘`+`↓`
paste a selection from the clipboard.	`⌘`+`V`
insert a tab stop.	`⇥`
delete the character to the left of the cursor, or delete the selected text.	`⌫`
move the cursor right one character.	`→`
copy a selection to the clipboard.	`⌘`+`C`
underline the selected text.	`⌘`+`U`
move the cursor left one character.	`←`
move the cursor to the end of the line.	`⌘`+`→`
make the selected text bold.	`⌘`+`B`
delete the character to the right side of the cursor, or delete the selected text.	`DeleteFn`+`⌫`

Outlook Hotkeys

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What is this page, and what does it cover?

Which sections should I look at first for daily use?

Are Outlook shortcuts different on Mac versus Windows?

Do I really need to go through all 534 shortcuts?

Does this page cover more than just email?

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