Alt+R
![Alt+R keyboard shortcut](/jargon/a/alt-r.png)
Alt+R is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to open the Review tab in the Ribbon. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
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.
Alt+R in Microsoft Excel
In Microsoft Excel, pressing Alt+R opens the Review tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, 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.
Alt+R in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, Alt+R opens the Review tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, 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.
Alt+R in Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+R opens the Review tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, 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.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.