Keyboard shortcuts fo the Ribbon
Use the keyboard to work faster with the ribbon and complete tasks quicker - you can usually get to each command on the ribbon by pressing maximum four keys.
ALT to Show KeyTips
KeyTips enable you to access the ribbon tabs and the Quick Access shortcuts by using the keyboard.
Procedure
Navigate through tabs and commands
You can combine keyTips with common keyword controls to find ribbon features quicker:
About this task
| To Do This | Press |
|---|---|
| Move to another tab. | ALT to select the active tab, then |
| Move to another group on the active tab. | ALT to select the active tab, then CTRL |
| Move down/up/left or right among the items in the ribbon. | ALT |
| Open the selected command or control in the ribbon. | SPACE BAR or ENTER |
| Get help on the selected command or control in the ribbon. (If no Help article is associated with the selected command, the Help table of contents for that program is shown instead.) | F1 |
| Minimize (collapse) or restore the ribbon. | CTRL+F1 |