Alt J I D on Mac: Draw in Word

To run Draw with Alt J I D in Word on a Mac, install LightningXL, tap Option, then type J, I, D. The same keys as Windows, with the same result.

Step by step

1. Install LightningXL

   Download LightningXL, then follow the instructions. Setup takes about two minutes.

2. Select what to act on

   Put the cursor where you want it, or select the text or object.

3. Tap Option, then type J I D

   Tap ⌥ on its own to show the key tips, then J I for Draw, D for Draw.

What Alt J I D does

Draw sits on the Draw tab of the Word ribbon. On Windows, Alt J I D runs it from the keyboard. Word for Mac has the same ribbon but no Alt key, so without LightningXL you click through Draw › Draw instead.

Related shortcuts

The rest of the Draw tab in Word:

• ⌥JIE Eraser
• ⌥JI1 Pen 1
• ⌥JI2 Pen 2
• ⌥JI3 Pencil
• ⌥JI4 Highlighter
• ⌥JIA Add
• ⌥JIT Draw with Trackpad