Why my shortcut key for Bold option automatically change from 'Ctrl+B' to 'Ctrl+ N'? (Word for Windows)

Anonymous
2024-12-15T08:43:44+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-29T18:03:35+00:00

    I did it. Unfortunately they have no solutions (proposed manualy reinstal Office - including registry - and instal it again; after one week issue was back).

    I have been trying:

    1. Removing normal.dotm
    2. Manually change wrong shortucts (or shortucts which I found thai they are wrong) - every day issue is back
    3. Reinstal Office (standard and manualy)

    I know more and more people affected by this issue - including persons with special needs for whom wrong shortcust in Word generate many complications.

    It is interesting that Excel and PowerPoint are not affected. Word and - partialy (only one you are writing a message) – Outlook.

    W.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-29T18:04:42+00:00

    Could you read all conversation? This solution doesn't work. :-(

    W.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-02T08:22:51+00:00

    This is absolutely ridiculous. Bloody copilot icons popping up everywhere like Clippy of old, but Microsoft manages to bugger up the simplest of age-old commands like Bold and New?

    Seriously. Shame on you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-02T11:56:14+00:00
    1. Open Word Options:
      • Go to File > Options.
    2. Customize Ribbon:
      • Select Customize Ribbon from the left menu.
      • Click on the Customize button next to Keyboard shortcuts at the bottom.
    3. Modify Shortcut:
      • In the Categories list, select Home Tab.
      • In the Commands list, find and select Bold.
      • In the Current keys box, you might see Ctrl + N. Click on it and press Remove.
      • In the Press new shortcut key box, press Ctrl + B.
      • Click Assign and then Close.
    4. Save Changes:
      • Click OK to save your changes and close the Word Options dialog.

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