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Fix Ctrl+Arrow Not Working in Microsoft Project Network Diagram
Question details
The user is unable to use the Ctrl+Arrow keyboard shortcut to nudge items within the Network Diagram view.
- Product
- Microsoft Project 2024
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Attempting to precisely position and align items in the Network Diagram view using keyboard shortcuts.
- Observed behavior
- The Ctrl+Arrow shortcut stops responding and fails to nudge selected items when the Windows display scale is set above 100 percent.
Save any open project files and prepare to restart Microsoft Project, as modifying system display settings will require relaunching the application to take effect.
Adjust Windows Display Scaling to 100%
Changing your Windows display scaling back to the baseline 100% resolves the known rendering conflict with Microsoft Project 2024's Network Diagram.
Microsoft Support has identified that display scaling set above 100% (such as the Windows default of 125% on many laptops) interferes with the nudge shortcut in the Network Diagram view. Reverting this setting will restore the functionality.
Click the Start button on your Windows taskbar and select the gear icon to open Settings, or press the Windows Key + I on your keyboard.
In the Settings menu, click on 'System' from the left sidebar or main menu, and then select 'Display'.
Scroll down to the 'Scale & layout' section. Click the dropdown menu next to 'Scale' and change the value to exactly 100%.
Close Microsoft Project 2024 completely and reopen it. Open your Network Diagram view and test the Ctrl+Arrow shortcut to ensure the nudge feature is working again.
Escalate to Microsoft Support
If adjusting the display scale does not fix the shortcut issue, the problem may require a dedicated Microsoft Support ticket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Ctrl+Arrow shortcut break in Microsoft Project at 125% scaling?
In Microsoft Project 2024, a known UI rendering conflict occurs when Windows display scaling exceeds 100%. This interferes with the Network Diagram's ability to process precise keyboard nudging commands.
Can I move items in the Network Diagram without changing my display scale?
Yes, you can manually click and drag items in the Network Diagram view using your mouse. However, this method may not offer the same pixel-perfect alignment precision as the Ctrl+Arrow shortcut.
Will changing my display scale to 100% affect other applications on my computer?
Yes, modifying your Windows display scaling is a system-wide setting. Changing it to 100% will cause text, icons, and menus to appear smaller across all programs running on that specific monitor.
