Alt+N is a keyboard shortcut often used to open the Insert option in a file menu or the Ribbon.
How to use the Alt+N keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press N.
- How to use the Alt+N keyboard shortcut.
- Alt+N in Microsoft Excel.
- Using Alt+N in Google Sheets.
- Alt+N in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Alt+N in Microsoft Word.
- Related keyboard shortcuts and keys.
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Alt+N in Microsoft Excel
In Microsoft Excel, pressing Alt+N opens the Insert tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you’ll can press an additional key to select an Insert tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+N, you could press P to insert a picture.
- Full list of Excel shortcuts.
Using Alt+N in Google Sheets
In Google Sheets, pressing Alt+N opens the Add-ons file menu.
Alt+N in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, Alt+N opens the Insert tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you’ll can press an additional key to select an Insert tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+N, you could press P to insert a picture.
- Full list of PowerPoint shortcuts.
Alt+N in Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+N opens the Insert tab. After using this shortcut, you’ll can press an additional key to select an Insert tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+N, you could press P to insert a picture.
- Full list of Microsoft Word shortcuts.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.
- Alt
- Ctrl+N
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