If you can’t remember where a command is in Word, Excel or PowerPoint, Microsoft Office includes a built-in Search feature that can take you straight to it in seconds, saving you from hunting through menus and Ribbon tabs.
This can be particularly useful when using features you don’t access very often, such as Track Changes, Mail Merge, Page Breaks or PivotTables.
How To Find Any Command Quickly
In Word, Excel or PowerPoint:
- Click the Search box at the top of the window, or press Alt + Q.
- Type the name of the command or feature you’re looking for.
- Select it from the list of results.
Office will either take you directly to the command or carry out the action immediately, depending on what you’ve selected.
Why This Is Useful
The Microsoft Office Ribbon contains hundreds of commands spread across multiple tabs, making it easy to forget where less frequently used features are located.
Using the Search box is often much quicker than browsing through menus and can also help you discover features you didn’t know were available.