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Excel for Mac Problems
Hi there. I researched it more detailed and I have learned that the shortcuts I am trying to use with ALT key in Windows are called as "Accelerator keys" and it is not available on Mac. There is a site that allows you to use them on Mac even if it doesn't include all features in that site. https://www.acceleratorkeys.com/
However i found another way that allows Mac users to customize shortcuts as you want in the site below. I tried to use ALT+W+F+F for freeze panes to do it same like on Windows but you can only use 1 key after modifier keys. So i will assign a few shortcuts to solve the problem that slows me to use excel.https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-custom-keyboard-shortcut-for-office-for-mac-6bbeb90e-96d9-4e03-b199-fc026ebdc321
The feature you're describing is now available on Mac:
Go to Menubar > Excel > Preferences > Ease of Access/Accessibility. Here you'll find the option.
Sadly, the feature is not yet fully functional. The drop-down menus from the ribbon often aren't navigable using the KeyTips, forcing you to use the mouse or the arrow-keys.
Example
Windows: ALT + H + O + I selects the Auto-fit Column Width option instantly.
MacOS: ALT + H + O opens the dropdown menu, but then it requires arrow key or mouse click navigation to reach the Auto-fit Column Width option, breaking full keyboard workflow.
Microsoft needs to address this or at least explain why this limitation exists.