Alt+H is a keyboard shortcut often used to open the Help file menu or the Home tab in Microsoft programs with the Ribbon.

How to use the Alt+H keyboard shortcut

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

  • How to use the Alt+H keyboard shortcut.
  • Alt+H in Microsoft Excel.
  • Alt+H in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Alt+H in Microsoft Word.
  • Using Alt+H in Internet Explorer.
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Alt+H in Microsoft Excel

In Microsoft Excel, pressing Alt+H opens the Home tab in the Ribbon. In the Home tab after pressing the shortcut, you’ll have the option to press an additional key to select an option in the Home tab. For example, after pressing Alt+H if you press 1, it would change the text font to bold.

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Using Alt+H in Google Sheets

In Google Sheets, pressing Alt+H opens the Help file menu.

Alt+H in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Alt+H opens the Home tab in the Ribbon. In the Home tab after pressing the shortcut, you’ll have the option to press an additional key to select an option in the Home tab. For example, after pressing Alt+H if you press 1, it would change the text font to bold.

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Alt+H in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+H opens the Home tab in the Ribbon. In the Home tab after pressing the shortcut, you’ll have the option to press an additional key to select an option in the Home tab. For example, after pressing Alt+H if you press 1, it would change the text font to bold.

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Using Alt+H in Internet Explorer

In Microsoft Internet Explorer, pressing Alt+H opens the Help file menu.

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

  • Alt
  • Ctrl+H

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