Jump one word at a time
Moves the cursor a whole word left or right instead of one letter at a time.
WindowsCtrl+← / →
Mac⌥+← / →
How to use it
- Click in any text.
- Hold Ctrl (Option on Mac) and tap the arrow keys.
- The cursor hops word by word.
Pro tip
Combine it with Backspace or Delete to fix a typo three words back without touching the mouse.
Next up in Text Editing
- Select one word at a timeCtrl+Shift+← / →
- Delete a whole wordCtrl+Backspace
- Jump to the start or end of a lineHome / End
- Jump to the top or bottom of a documentCtrl+Home / End
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