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Same problem but Ctrl + Shift + B worked for me in Word
Why my shortcut key for Bold option automatically change from 'Ctrl+B' to 'Ctrl+ N'? (Word for Windows)
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Anonymous
I'm currently using Microsoft 365 and while using word, my shortcut key for Bold option automatically change from 'Ctrl+B' to 'Ctrl+ N'
I have to change it back to 'Ctrl + B' manually (several times) but it keeps automatically changing to 'Ctrl + N' again and again. It is quite annoying.
I change my shortcut for Bold option back to 'crtl + B' as inserted picture
Please let me know how to set 'Ctrl + B' as a shortcut key for Bold option permamently.
Thanks a lot.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
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Anonymous
2024-12-18T14:13:37+00:00 -
Anonymous
2024-12-18T19:38:03+00:00 Yes, this has just happened to me too.
It is quite annoying.
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Stefan Blom 353.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator2024-12-18T20:09:44+00:00 What you are describing shouldn't happen, and it doesn't happen here.
As part of troubleshooting, check the time stamp on the Normal template.
Note that organization (business) environments pose a specific challenge to users, because you often can't control what is done to templates and other settings files.
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Anonymous
2024-12-19T11:28:30+00:00 This is so anoying! Been using these short cuts forever! I really hope Microsoft change this back ASAP. The whole office is complaining!
And always used CTRL+ N to make a new document. What is this short cut now then?
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Anonymous
2024-12-19T12:19:55+00:00 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2120253/keyboard-shortcut-for-bold-text-changed-in-czech-v
This link explains how to change it back.