Alt+R is a keyboard shortcut often used to open the Review tab in the Office programs Ribbon.

How to use the Alt+R keyboard shortcut

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

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  • Alt+R in Microsoft Excel.
  • Alt+R in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Alt+R in Microsoft Word.
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Alt+R in Microsoft Excel

In Microsoft Excel, pressing Alt+R opens the Review tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you can press an additional key to select a Review tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+R, you could press S to run the Spelling & Grammar tool.

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Alt+R in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Alt+R opens the Review tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you can press an additional key to select a Review tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+R, you could press S to run the Spelling & Grammar tool.

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Alt+R in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+R opens the Review tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you can press an additional key to select a Review tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+R, you could press S to run the Spelling & Grammar tool.

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

  • Alt
  • Ctrl+R

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