Ctrl+Shift+greater than
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
The Ctrl+Shift+greater than keyboard shortcut is most commonly used in Microsoft Word and other text editors to increase the font size of selected text. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+Shift+greater than
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl and Shift key, and while continuing to hold them, press the > key.
Ctrl+Shift+greater than in Microsoft Word
Highlighting text in Microsoft Word and then pressing Ctrl+Shift+> increases selected font +1pts up to 12pt or lower; if above 12, increases font +2pts.
Tip
Use the Ctrl+] shortcut to only increase 1pts at a time.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.