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Navigate Between Tabs with Access Keys or Arrow Keys

Press F10 to activate the ribbon, then use arrow keys to move between tabs.

F10

When to use it

When you need to switch between ribbon tabs using the keyboard.

Pro tip

After pressing F10, press Tab to move between ribbon elements, or use arrow keys to navigate tabs.

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4
F5 F6 F7 F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
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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
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Ctrl Win Alt Space Fn Alt Ctrl

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