Why Hangeul Shortcuts Are Essential
In Hangeul (HWP), which is the most widely used word processing software in domestic enterprises, schools, and public institutions, shortcuts are essential tools that enhance the speed and completion of document work.
These shortcuts allow you to execute desired functions immediately without clicking through menus, significantly improving work efficiency.
They also reduce wrist fatigue by shortening repetitive editing processes, enabling quick responses in situations where rapid output, such as reports or proposals, is necessary.
In this article, we provide key Hangeul shortcuts applicable directly to practice, methods for setting custom shortcuts, and a shortcut collection PDF for easy reference.
Compilation of Frequently Used Hangeul Shortcuts
Basic Shortcuts
Text/Paragraph Editing
Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
Ctrl + B | Bold Text |
Ctrl + I | Italicize |
Ctrl + U | Underline |
Ctrl + E | Center Align |
Ctrl + J | Justify Align |
Alt + L | Set Text Style |
Alt + T | Set Paragraph Style |
Alt + Shift + A | Reduce Line Spacing |
Alt + Shift + Z | Increase Line Spacing |
Alt + Shift + N | Reduce Letter Spacing |
Alt + Shift + W | Increase Letter Spacing |
Shift + Tab | Align to Previous Line |
Essential Document Shortcuts
Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
Ctrl + C | Copy |
Ctrl + V | Paste |
Ctrl + N | Open New Document |
Ctrl + S | Save |
Ctrl + P | |
Ctrl + Z | Undo |
Ctrl + Shift + Z | Redo |
Ctrl + A | Select All |
Ctrl + F | Find |
Ctrl + G | Go to |
Ctrl + F10 | Character Map |
Alt + C | Copy Formatting |
Navigation & Selection
Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
Ctrl + Home | Move to Beginning of Document |
Ctrl + End | Move to End of Document |
Shift + Arrow Keys | Expand Selection |
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys | Select by Word |
Ctrl + Page Up / Page Down | Move by Page |
Table Editing Shortcuts
Tables are indispensable in reports or proposals. However, continually adjusting rows and columns through menus can be time-consuming.
Try the shortcuts below.
Insert and Basic Edit Table
Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
Alt + T | Insert New Table |
Ctrl + Enter | Add Row Below Current Position |
Ctrl + Backspace | Delete Current Row |
Alt + Shift + Tab | Align to Previous Line |
Select All + A | Auto Fill |
Cell Selection
Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
Press F5 Once | Select One Cell |
Press F5 Twice + Arrow Key | Select Block |
Press F5 Thrice | Select Entire Table |
F5 + F7 | Select Entire Box with Cell |
F5 + F8 | Select Entire Row with Cell |
Press F5 Twice + Page Down | Select Downward in Cell |
Press F5 Twice + Page Up | Select Upward in Cell |
Press F5 Twice + END | Select Rightward in Cell |
Press F5 Twice + Home | Select Leftward in Cell |
Ctrl + Select Cell | Select Nonadjacent Cells |
Place Cursor in One of the Cells and Alt + Delete | Delete Row from Table |
Change Cell Size
Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
(Select Cell) Ctrl + Arrow Key | Change the Entire Size of Row or Column |
(Select Cell) Alt + Arrow Key | Change the Entire Size of Row or Column |
(Select Cell) Shift + Arrow Key | Change Only Specific Cell Size |
Select Cell Then W | Equalize Cell Widths in Table |
Select Cell Then H | Equalize Cell Heights in Table |
Select Cell Then S | Split Cell in Table |
Select Cell Then M | Merge Cells in Table |
Merge & Divide Cells
Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
Alt + M | Merge Selected Cells |
Alt + P | Divide Cells |
Borders & Cell Style
Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
Alt + L | Apply Cell Borders |
Alt + B | Set Cell Background Color |
Alt + Arrow Key | Quick Movement Inside Cell |
How to Customize Hangeul Shortcuts
In Hangeul, functions not provided by default can be configured with desired shortcuts.
Select [User Settings] from the [Tools] menu.
When the [User Settings] window appears, click on the [Shortcuts] tab.
From the 'Category' list, select the menu to which the function belongs that you want to assign a shortcut. (e.g., 'Edit' menu)
Select the desired function from the 'Command' list.
Place your cursor in the 'New Shortcut' input field and enter the desired shortcut combination using your keyboard. (e.g., Ctrl+Alt+C)
Press the [Apply] button to enable the shortcut.
Download Hangeul Shortcuts PDF
If you would like to have a comprehensive view of shortcuts, use the Hangeul Shortcut Collection PDF.
📁 Download Hangeul Shortcut Collection.PDF
Print and place it by your desk for reference
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