Alt+F is a keyboard shortcut often used to open the file menu or file tab depending on the program you’re using.

How to use the Alt+F keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key and while continuing to hold, press F.

  • How to use the Alt+F keyboard shortcut.
  • Alt+F in Excel and other spreadsheet programs.
  • Alt+F in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Alt+F in Word and other word processors.
  • Using Alt+F in an Internet browser.
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Alt+F in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In Microsoft Excel and all other spreadsheet programs, pressing Alt+F opens the file menu or file tab in the Ribbon.

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Alt+F in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Alt+F opens the file menu or file tab in the Ribbon.

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Alt+F in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word and other word processor programs, pressing Alt+F opens the file menu or file tab in the Ribbon.

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Using Alt+F in an Internet browser

Most Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Opera) pressing Alt+F opens the file menu or the menu depending on the browser you’re using.

In Microsoft Edge, pressing Alt+F opens the Settings and More menu, also known as the meatballs menu (⋯).

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  • Internet Explorer shortcuts

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

It’s possible for a web page to use this shortcut to open its file menu instead of the browser menu. If pressing this shortcut opens a file menu in the web page visit a different web page.

  • Alt
  • Ctrl+F

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