Alt+M is a keyboard shortcut often used to open the Formulas tab in the Ribbon.

How to use the Alt+M keyboard shortcut

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

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  • Alt+M in Microsoft Excel.
  • Alt+M in Microsoft Word.
  • Alt+M in Google Sheets.
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Alt+M in Microsoft Excel

In Microsoft Excel, pressing Alt+M opens the Formulas tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you may press an additional key to select an option in the Formula tab. For example, after pressing Alt+M, you can press F to open the Insert Function window.

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Alt+M in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+M opens the Mailings tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you may press an additional key to select an option in the Mailings tab. For example, after pressing Alt+M, you can press S to open the Start Mail Merge option.

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Alt+M in Google Sheets

Opens the Forms menu (only applies to spreadsheets created from Google Forms results).

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

  • Alt
  • Ctrl+M

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