Useful Microsoft Outlook Shortcut keys

Shortcut keys Action



Ctrl+A Apply to select all

Ctrl+B Apply/Remove bold formatting

Ctrl+C Apply to copy the selected word

Ctrl+D Apply to delete any active item

Ctrl+E Move cursor to Look for box

Ctrl+F Display the Find what /Forward selected email

Ctrl+G Apply to run Go to dialog box under calendar view

Ctrl+I Apply/Remove Italic formatting

Ctrl+J Apply to open selected items

Ctrl+M Press keys to create new message


Ctrl+N Press keys to send new email message

Ctrl+O Press Keys to open new file

Ctrl+P Press Keys to display Print dialog box

Ctrl+Q Apply to set email as read

Ctrl+R Press Keys to replay selected message

Ctrl+S Save the active file

Ctrl+U Press Keys to apply/remove underline

Ctrl+V Press Keys to paste the clipboard values

Ctrl+X Press Keys to cut the selected word

Ctrl+Y Press Keys to run Go to Folder

Ctrl+Z Apply to undo the previous command

Ctrl+1 Press keys go to Mail

Ctrl+2 Press keys go to Calendar

Ctrl+3 Press keys go to Contacts

Ctrl+4 Press keys go to Tasks

Ctrl+5 Press keys go to Notes

Ctrl+6 Press keys go to Folder List

Ctrl+7 Press keys go to Shortcuts

Ctrl+8 Press keys go to Journal
F1 Use to open help of any windows panel