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.

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  • Alt+N in Microsoft Excel.
  • Using Alt+N in Google Sheets.
  • Alt+N in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Alt+N in Microsoft Word.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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  • Ctrl+N

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