Alt + E I J Mac Excel Shortcut: Legacy Justify (2026 Guide)

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Quick Answer

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

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If you are looking for the Alt + E I J 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 J Do?

Alt + E + I + J is the legacy shortcut for Edit > Fill > Justify. It rewraps text in one column so that it fits the width of the selection. Long text in one cell moves into the cells below it. Short lines in several cells join into fewer cells.

Legacy vs. Modern Shortcut Comparison

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

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 Justify. It works on any ribbon tab and at any window width.

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

  1. Install the Fix: Download Accelerator Keys (14-day free trial, no credit card required).
  2. Select the cells: Select the cells with text in one column. Make the selection as wide as you want the text to be.
  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 J.
  5. Result: Excel rewraps the text to fit the selected width.

Frequently asked questions

Does Alt + E I J 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 J.

Does Justify change the text?

No. Justify moves words between cells. It does not change the words. It works only on text, not on numbers or formulas.

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

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

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