Alt + I O Mac Excel Shortcut: Legacy Insert Object (2026 Guide)

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Quick Answer

To do Alt + I O on Mac in Excel, install Accelerator Keys, then press Option, then I, then O. It runs the Excel 2003 command Insert > Object.

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

What Does Alt + I O Do?

Alt + I + O is the legacy shortcut for Insert > Object. It opens the Object dialog. You insert an object, such as a document from another app or a file, into the sheet.

How It Works on Mac

On your Mac, Accelerator Keys runs Insert > Object in the Excel menu bar. It works on any ribbon tab and at any window width.

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

  1. Install the Fix: Download Accelerator Keys (14-day free trial, no credit card required).
  2. Select a cell: Click the cell where the object goes.
  3. Press Option: Press the Option key. It works like Alt on Windows.
  4. Press the letters one at a time: Press I, then O.
  5. Result: The Object dialog opens. Choose the object type or a file, then click OK.

Frequently asked questions

Does Alt + I O 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 I, then O.

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