How to Disable Shortcuts in Word 2007

Microsoft Word 2007 comes with a variety of shortcuts to help you complete tasks quickly and efficiently. One of the shortcuts available in Word 2007 is the Quick Access Toolbar, which you'll find above or below the ribbon (depending on your settings). Other shortcuts are shortcut keys. These allow you to press assigned keys to complete a task you would normally perform with your mouse. For example, pressing "Ctrl-S" saves a Word file.
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      Click the Customize Quick Access Toolbar and select "More Commands." You are directed to the "Customize" category in the "Word Options" window.
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      Highlight any commands you want to disable on the right side and click "Remove."
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      Click the "Customize" button at the bottom of the "Word Options" window. The "Customize Keyboard" window opens.
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      Highlight a category on the left.
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      Highlight the command containing the shortcut key you want to disable on the right.
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      Go to the "Current keys" section. Highlight the shortcut keys and click "Remove."
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      Click "Close" to return to the main "Word Options" window. Click "OK" to close the "Word Options" window.

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