Alt + O D Mac Excel Shortcut: Legacy Conditional Formatting (2026 Guide)

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Quick Answer

To do Alt + O D on Mac in Excel, install Accelerator Keys, then press Option, then O, then D. It runs the Excel 2003 command Format > Conditional Formatting. The modern ribbon shortcut is Alt + H + L.

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

What Does Alt + O D Do?

Alt + O + D is the legacy shortcut for Format > Conditional Formatting. It opens the conditional formatting rules for the selected cells. You add, edit, and delete rules that change the format of a cell when its value meets a condition.

Legacy vs. Modern Shortcut Comparison

Shortcut Era Menu Path
Alt + O + D Legacy (Excel 2003) Format > Conditional Formatting
Alt + H + L Modern (Ribbon) Home > Conditional Formatting

Both shortcuts work with Accelerator Keys.

How It Works on Mac

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

Step-by-Step: How to do Alt + O D 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 that get the rule.
  3. Press Option: Press the Option key. It works like Alt on Windows.
  4. Press the letters one at a time: Press O, then D.
  5. Result: The conditional formatting rules window opens. Add or edit a rule.

Frequently asked questions

Does Alt + O D 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 O, then D.

What is the modern equivalent of Alt + O D?

The modern ribbon shortcut is Alt + H + L (Home > Conditional Formatting). Both work on Mac with Accelerator Keys.

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