Step-by-Step Setup Walkthrough

  1. Download Accelerator Keys.
  2. Once downloaded, double-click on the .dmg file to install. The filename should look something like AcceleratorKeys_v2.x.x.dmg.
  3. In the window that appears, drag the AcceleratorKeys icon into the Applications folder to enable auto-updates.
  4. Go to your Applications folder and open Accelerator Keys.
  5. Enter your email address to receive your verification code, and then enter your verification code on the next screen to activate your trial.
  6. On the next screen, click on Grant Access and then toggle on AcceleratorKeys to enable necessary permissions to run ribbon shortcuts.
  7. Once granted, click on the Quit & Re-Open button to apply the permission changes.
  8. Take advantage of the limited-time discount offer (available for the first 24 hours) by clicking “Purchase Now” to purchase and activate your license.
  9. Open up Excel or PowerPoint, hit the Option (⌥) key and then start typing your Accelerator Keys! Remember:
    • Accelerator Keys needs to see the buttons to press them, so make sure your window is as wide as possible to see them.
    • Excel must be in English.
  10. If you’d like to make Mac Excel even more like Windows:
  11. If Accelerator Keys still isn’t working, send me an email at [email protected]. To speed things up, please include a screenshot of Excel or PowerPoint after you’ve pressed the Alt/Option key.