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.
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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.

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Alt+Q in PowerPoint 2016 and later

In Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, Alt+Q opens the “Tell me” box.

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Alt+Q in Microsoft Word 2016 and later

In Microsoft Word and other word processor programs, pressing Alt+Q opens the “Tell me” box.

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

  • Alt
  • Ctrl+Q

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