Ampler lets you assign your own keyboard shortcuts to its Word functions, so the tools you use most are a keystroke away.
Quick answer: Open the Settings dropdown, choose Shortcuts, click Modify on a function, press your key combination, and click OK.
How to use it
Open Shortcuts, Modify a function, and press the keys.
- Click the Settings dropdown and choose Shortcuts.
- Click Modify on a function to edit or create a shortcut.
- Press the keys of the shortcut and click OK.
Common defaults include Save As (Ctrl+Shift+S), New Document (Ctrl+Shift+N), Scan & Fix (Ctrl+Shift+P), and My Library (Ctrl+Shift+M).
Keyboard shortcut
This is the shortcuts panel itself — open it from the Settings → Shortcuts menu on the Ampler ribbon.
Why use it
Reaching for the ribbon for a function you use constantly is slow. Binding those functions to keyboard shortcuts turns them into muscle memory, so the tools you rely on are always a keystroke away.
How consultants use it
Consultants write and format long documents under time pressure, so speed of execution matters. Power users bind their most-used functions to shortcuts. Three habits apply:
- Bind the daily-driver functions: the handful of tools used constantly get shortcuts.
- Keyboard over ribbon: keeping hands on the keyboard is faster.
- A consistent set: a shared scheme means anyone can sit at anyone’s Word.
Custom shortcuts turn frequent actions into reflexes.
Tips & best practices
- Start with the five functions you use most.
- Avoid combinations Word already uses.
- Agree a shared scheme across the team for consistency.
Availability
Included in Ampler for Word and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop Word.
Frequently asked questions
How do you set a keyboard shortcut in Ampler for Word?
Open the Settings dropdown, choose Shortcuts, click Modify on a function, press your key combination, and click OK.
Can you change Ampler’s default shortcuts in Word?
Yes. Every default can be reassigned in the same Shortcuts panel.
What are some default Ampler shortcuts in Word?
Common defaults include Save As (Ctrl+Shift+S), New Document (Ctrl+Shift+N), Scan & Fix (Ctrl+Shift+P), and My Library (Ctrl+Shift+M).