Word: Insert a conditional hyphen using a key combination

With conditional hyphens, you can save a lot of work in Word. We show you the associated key combination.

MS Word: insert conditional hyphen via shortcut

The conditional hyphen only appears when it is really needed. It also disappears when you no longer need it. So you don't have to edit the text separately.

• If you want to insert a conditional hyphen in Word, click on the position with the mouse and simultaneously press the [Ctrl] + [-] (minus) keys.
• If the hyphen is required at this point, it is inserted so that it is visible. If it is not currently necessary, the conditional hyphen will only become visible when it is needed.
• Note: Additional hyphenation settings can be found under the "Page layout" tab in the "Hyphenation" category.

In the next practical tip you will also read how to create your own macro in Word.