Underline Shortcut (Ctrl+U / ⌘U)
Underline is ⌘U on Mac and Ctrl+U on Windows in Word, Google Docs and email.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underline | ⌘U | Ctrl+U | |
| Bold | ⌘B | Ctrl+B | |
| Italic | ⌘I | Ctrl+I | |
| Double underline (Word) | ⌘⇧D | Ctrl+Shift+D | |
| Words-only underline (Word) | ⌘⇧W | Ctrl+Shift+W |
Underline selected text
⌘U (Mac) or Ctrl+U (Windows) toggles an underline on the selected text in Word, Google Docs, Outlook and most editors. Press it again to remove the underline.
Word’s extra underline styles
In Microsoft Word, Ctrl+Shift+D / ⌘⇧D applies a double underline and Ctrl+Shift+W / ⌘⇧W underlines words but not the spaces between them.
FAQ
What is the shortcut to underline?
Press Ctrl+U on Windows or ⌘U on a Mac to underline the selected text; press again to remove it.
How do I double underline in Word?
Select the text and press Ctrl+Shift+D on Windows or ⌘⇧D on a Mac.