How to Switch and Rearrange Paragraphs on Microsoft Word Windows with Two Keystrokes

Moving, Flipping Paragraphs on MS Windows

By TurtleDog

Switch and Rearrange Paragraphs on Microsoft Word Windows with Two Keystrokes

This is a neat little Word Trick. Say you write a paragraph, then want to move it. Don't waste your time dragging it around with your mouse. You've got better things to do with your time! Please read on....

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

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     Go to start menu then open Word, then open your desired Word doc (or start a new one)
   • 2
     Click on any paragraph. You don't have to highlight it, just click anywhere in the paragraph.
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     Hold down SHIFT ALT Keys.... keep holding them :-) .....
     (TIP Use your left hand fingers to hold down the SHIFT and ALT key. Use your right hand fingers to press the ARROW keys :-)
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     Then use the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons on your keyboard to move the paragraph around.
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