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Reassign ALT key in Word

Alex Kazakou 20 Reputation points
2024-09-26T10:40:25.0433333+00:00

When you press ALT key in a Word document shortcut tips pop up. I want to reassing this ALT function as I use ALT+` for switching between windows of the same app and every time I press it the tips pop up and I have to press ALT to make them dissappear.
I failed to find how to reassign the ALT through the File > Options > Customize Ribbon select Customize in the bottom. There, you need to know the name of the command you want to reassign shortcut for and I have no idea.

Thank you!

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  1. Jiajing Hua-MFST 9,905 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-09-27T02:13:46.2033333+00:00

    Hi @Alex Kazakou

    We are unable to disable the Alt tooltips for the Ribbon completely. But you may try following workaround:

    Create a .reg file.

    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\office\16.0\word\disabledshortcutkeyslist]
"KeyMod1"="18,4,16"

    (Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Before you modify it, please remember to back up the registry for restoration in case problems occur.

    Then double click this .reg file to add the registry key.

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    There is Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise installed on my environment, based on my tests, even if I press another key of the shortcut first, and then press the Alt key, the tooltip will not be triggered.

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  1. Alex Kazakou 20 Reputation points
    2024-09-27T08:41:52.0166667+00:00

    Thanks a lot

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