diff --git a/source/NVDAObjects/window/winword.py b/source/NVDAObjects/window/winword.py
index 34f3d0fdef..ea5c417d11 100755
--- a/source/NVDAObjects/window/winword.py
+++ b/source/NVDAObjects/window/winword.py
@@ -1975,6 +1975,8 @@ def initOverlayClass(self):
 			self.bindGesture("kb:alt+shift+end", "caret_changeSelection")
 			self.bindGesture("kb:alt+shift+pageUp", "caret_changeSelection")
 			self.bindGesture("kb:alt+shift+pageDown", "caret_changeSelection")
+			self.bindGesture("kb:f8", "caret_changeSelection")
+			self.bindGesture("kb:shift+f8", "caret_changeSelection")
 
 	__gestures = {
 		"kb:control+pageUp": "caret_moveByLine",
diff --git a/user_docs/en/changes.md b/user_docs/en/changes.md
index 4fd9af5c4a..42deb8e4b8 100644
--- a/user_docs/en/changes.md
+++ b/user_docs/en/changes.md
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ To use this feature, "allow NVDA to control the volume of other applications" mu
 * When toggling double underline in LibreOffice Writer using the corresponding keyboard shortcut, NVDA announces the new state ("double underline on"/"double underline off"). (#6915, @michaelweghorn)
 * Automatic language switching is now supported when using Microsoft Speech API version 5 (SAPI5) and Microsoft Speech Platform voices. (#17146, @gexgd0419)
 * NVDA can now be configured to speak the current line or paragraph when navigating with braille navigation keys. (#17053, @nvdaes)
+* In Word, the selection update is now reported when using Word commands to extend or reduce the selection (`f8` or `shift+f8`). (#3293, @CyrilleB79)
 
 ### Changes