Save As in Word (F12 / ⌘⇧S)
Open Save As to save a copy under a new name: press F12 on Windows or ⌘⇧S (Command+Shift+S) on the Mac.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save As | ⌘⇧S | F12 | |
| Save | ⌘S | Ctrl+S | |
| ⌘P | Ctrl+P | ||
| Open | ⌘O | Ctrl+O |
Save a copy under a new name
Press F12 on Windows or ⌘⇧S on the Mac to open the Save As dialog. Use it to rename the file, change its folder, or switch the format (for example .docx to .pdf).
Plain save
To save over the current file, press Ctrl+S (Windows) or ⌘S (Mac).
FAQ
What is the Save As shortcut in Word?
Press F12 on Windows or ⌘⇧S on the Mac to open Save As.
How do I just save?
Press Ctrl+S on Windows or ⌘S on the Mac.
Can I save as PDF with this?
Yes — open Save As, then choose PDF in the file-type menu.