Alt+F

Updated: 12/10/2023 by Computer Hope
Alt+F keyboard shortcut

Alt+F is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to open the file menu or file tab depending on the program you're using. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

How to use the Alt+F keyboard shortcut

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

Alt+F in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In Microsoft Excel and all other spreadsheet programs, pressing Alt+F opens the file menu or file tab in the Ribbon.

Alt+F in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Alt+F opens the file menu or file tab in the Ribbon.

Alt+F in Google Docs

Pressing Alt+F in Google Docs opens the File menu bar option.

Alt+F in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word and other word processor programs, pressing Alt+F opens the file menu or file tab in the Ribbon.

Using Alt+F in an Internet browser

Most Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Opera) pressing Alt+F opens the file menu, application menu, or context menu depending on the browser you're using.

In Microsoft Edge, pressing Alt+F opens the Settings and More menu, also known as the meatballs menu ().

Note

It's possible for a web page to use this shortcut to open its file menu instead of the browser menu. If pressing this shortcut opens a file menu in the web page, visit a different web page.

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

Alt, F, Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms