2007 Microsoft® Office System Plain & Simple

Using Only the Keyboard

If you prefer to keep your hands on the keyboard instead of using the mouse, you can do almost everything using Office and program-specific keyboard shortcuts. By activating the command tabs and the Ribbon, you can use the displayed keys to navigate and to execute commands and activities. There are also many keyboard shortcuts you can use to execute some of the most common commands and activities.

Browse the Ribbon with Your Keyboard

1. Press and release the Alt key to display the KeyTips for access to the tabs and the Ribbon.

2. Type the letter for the tab you want. You can also type the letter for any item on the Quick Access ...