Common questions about Bold usually involve shortcut behavior, removing formatting, and finding the right entry point; this section covers 3 frequent questions and answers.
FAQ
Why does Ctrl+B not make my text bold?
- Make sure the target text is selected first.
- Check that the document is editable.
- Press
Ctrl+Bagain or click Bold on the Home tab.
How do I quickly remove bold formatting in a document?
- Select the text where you want to remove bold.
- Click Bold once, or press
Ctrl+B. - If you need to change the whole document, press
Ctrl+Afirst and then toggle bold.
Where is the Bold button if I cannot find it on the floating toolbar?
- Select the text again.
- Check whether the floating toolbar appears near the selection.
- If it does not appear, use the Home tab or the Text Properties pane instead.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bold | A formatting command that changes selected text to a heavier weight. |
| Floating toolbar | A quick formatting toolbar that appears near selected text. |
| Text Properties | A settings pane used to adjust text styling in one place. |