Alt + E I A Mac Excel Shortcut: Legacy Fill Across Worksheets (2026 Guide)

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Quick Answer

To do Alt + E I A on Mac in Excel, install Accelerator Keys, then press Option, then E, then I, then A. It runs the Excel 2003 command Edit > Fill > Across Worksheets. The modern ribbon shortcut is Alt + H + F + I + A.

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If you are looking for the Alt + E I A shortcut on Mac Excel, you may know it from Excel 2003, where Alt + E opened the Edit menu. Windows Excel still accepts these menu keys. With Accelerator Keys, they work on your Mac too.

What Does Alt + E I A Do?

Alt + E + I + A is the legacy shortcut for Edit > Fill > Across Worksheets. It copies the selected cells to the same cells on other worksheets. Excel asks if you want to copy all, contents only, or formats only. Use it to build a set of sheets with the same headers or layout.

Legacy vs. Modern Shortcut Comparison

Shortcut Era Menu Path
Alt + E + I + A Legacy (Excel 2003) Edit > Fill > Across Worksheets
Alt + H + F + I + A Modern (Ribbon) Home > Fill > Across Worksheets

Both shortcuts work with Accelerator Keys.

How It Works on Mac

On your Mac, Alt + E selects the Home tab. Then Accelerator Keys opens the Home > Fill menu on the ribbon and runs Across Worksheets. It works on any ribbon tab and at any window width.

Step-by-Step: How to do Alt + E I A on Mac Excel

  1. Install the Fix: Download Accelerator Keys (14-day free trial, no credit card required).
  2. Select the sheets and cells: Hold Cmd and click each sheet tab that you want to fill. Then select the cells on the active sheet.
  3. Press Option: Press the Option key. It works like Alt on Windows.
  4. Press the letters one at a time: Press E, then I, then A.
  5. Result: Excel asks what to copy. Choose All, Contents, or Formats, then click OK.

Frequently asked questions

Does Alt + E I A work natively on Mac Excel?

No. Excel for Mac’s own KeyTips do not support the legacy Alt + E, Alt + I, Alt + O, and Alt + D menu keys. Accelerator Keys adds them. Press Option, then E, then I, then A.

Why is Fill Across Worksheets gray?

Excel enables Fill Across Worksheets only when you select two or more sheets. Hold Cmd and click the other sheet tabs, then press Option, then E, then I, then A.

What is the modern equivalent of Alt + E I A?

The modern ribbon shortcut is Alt + H + F + I + A (Home > Fill > Across Worksheets). Both work on Mac with Accelerator Keys.

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