The key stroke to format selected text to all capital letters is CTRL+SHIFT+A.
When working with text, you often need to change its case—whether to make it entirely uppercase, lowercase, or sentence case. While the Caps Lock key is used for typing new text in all capitals, a specific keyboard shortcut is available for quickly converting existing text to all uppercase characters.
Formatting Text to All Caps
To apply an "all caps" format to text you have already typed or selected, the most direct keyboard shortcut is CTRL+SHIFT+A. This command instantly converts the selected text to capital letters, a common requirement for headings, emphasis, or specific document styles.
Common Text Formatting Shortcuts
Beyond converting text to all caps, various other shortcuts can enhance your productivity when formatting documents. Here are some frequently used formatting shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| CTRL+SHIFT+A | Converts selected text to all capital letters. |
| CTRL+B | Applies or removes bold formatting. |
| SHIFT+F3 | Changes the case of selected text (e.g., to uppercase, lowercase, or sentence case). |
| CTRL+SHIFT+< | Decreases the font size of selected text. |
These shortcuts allow for quick and efficient text manipulation without navigating through menus, streamlining your workflow.
Typing in All Capital Letters
For typing new text directly in all capital letters, the Caps Lock key is used. Located on the left side of most keyboards, pressing Caps Lock toggles a mode where all letters you type will be uppercase until the key is pressed again. It's important to distinguish this from formatting shortcuts, as Caps Lock affects new input, whereas shortcuts like CTRL+SHIFT+A modify existing text.
