Alt+Q is a keyboard shortcut often used to open the “Tell me” box in recent versions of Office products.
How to use the Alt+Q keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press Q.
- How to use the Alt+Q keyboard shortcut.
- Alt+Q in Excel 2016 and later.
- Alt+Q in PowerPoint 2016 and later.
- Alt+Q in Microsoft Word 2016 and later.
- Related keyboard shortcuts and keys.
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Alt+Q in Excel 2016 and later
In Microsoft Excel 2016 and later, pressing Alt+Q opens the “Tell me” box.
- Full list of Excel shortcuts.
Alt+Q in PowerPoint 2016 and later
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, Alt+Q opens the “Tell me” box.
- Full list of PowerPoint shortcuts.
Alt+Q in Microsoft Word 2016 and later
In Microsoft Word and other word processor programs, pressing Alt+Q opens the “Tell me” box.
- Full list of Microsoft Word shortcuts.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.
- Alt
- Ctrl+Q
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