Ctrl+Shift+F12

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Ctrl+Shift+F12 keyboard shortcut

The Ctrl+Shift+F12 keyboard shortcut is most commonly used in Microsoft Word to print a document. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

How to use the Ctrl+Shift+F12 keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, Shift key, and while continuing to hold both keys, press the F12 key.

Note

If you're using a laptop or keyboard with an fn key, you may need to press the fn key first or press Ctrl+Shift+Fn+F12 for this keyboard shortcut to work.

Ctrl+Shift+F12 in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, Ctrl+Shift+F12 prints the document.

Ctrl+Shift+F12 in Microsoft Excel

Pressing Ctrl+Shift+F12 opens the print preview window to print the current Microsoft Excel worksheet.

Ctrl+Shift+F12 in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Ctrl+Shift+F12 opens the Print page to view the print preview and print the slide deck.

Note

This keyboard shortcut is the same as the Ctrl+F2 shortcut

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

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