Alt+W
Alt+W is a keyboard shortcut most often used to open the View tab in the Office programs with the Ribbon.
How to use the Alt+W keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press W.
Alt+W in Microsoft Excel
In Microsoft Excel, pressing Alt+W opens the View tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you can press an additional key to select a View tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+W, you could press P to open the Page Layout view of a spreadsheet.
If you're editing the contents of a cell and press Alt+W, nothing will happen.
Alt+W in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Alt+W keyboard shortcut opens the View tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you can press an additional key to select a View tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+W, you could press I to open the Slide Sorter view of a presentation.
Alt+W in Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+W opens the View tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you can press an additional key to select a View tab option. For example, after pressing Alt+W, you could press U to open the Outline view of a document.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.