Keys for navigating through and selecting text


    Result

    Windows Action

    Mac OS Action

    Move one character right or left

    Right Arrow or Left Arrow

    Right Arrow or Left Arrow

    Move up or down one line

    Up Arrow or Down Arrow

    Up Arrow or Down Arrow

    Move one word right or left

    Ctrl + Right Arrow or Left Arrow

    Command + Right Arrow or Left Arrow

    Move up or down one paragraph

    Ctrl + Up Arrow or Down Arrow

    Command + Up Arrow or Down Arrow

    Select one word right or left

    Shift + Ctrl + Right Arrow or Left Arrow

    Shift + Command + Right Arrow or Left Arrow

    Select one paragraph before or after

    Shift + Ctrl + Up Arrow or Down Arrow

    Shift + Command + Up Arrow or Down Arrow