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Open Home Tab and Format Text

Press Alt + H to open the Home tab in the ribbon, then use additional keys to format text, numbers, or access the Find tool.

Alt + H

When to use it

When you need to quickly access formatting options or the Find tool in applications like Excel or Word.

Pro tip

After pressing Alt + H, look for the KeyTips displayed on the ribbon to navigate further without using the mouse.

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4
F5 F6 F7 F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
PrtSc Scroll Pause
` ~ 1 ! 2 @ 3 # 4 $ 5 % 6 ^ 7 & 8 * 9 ( 0 ) - _ = +
Ins Home PgUp
Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P [ { ] } \ |
Del End PgDn
Caps A S D F G H J K L ; : ' " Enter
Shift Z X C V B N M , < . > / ? Shift
Ctrl Win Alt Space Fn Alt Ctrl

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