Ctrl+Shift+less than
Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
The Ctrl+Shift+less than keyboard shortcut is most commonly used to decrease the font size of selected text. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+Shift+less 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+less than in Microsoft Word
Highlighting text in Microsoft Word and then pressing Ctrl+Shift+< decreases selected font -1pts if 12pt or lower; if above 12, decreases font by -2pt.
Tip
Use the Ctrl+[ shortcut to only decrease 1pts at a time.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.