To hide the ribbon so you have more room to work, press Ctrl+F1. To move between tabs on the ribbon, press the Tab key. To get to the ribbon, press Alt+Windows logo key, or press Ctrl+F6 until you reach the Home tab. If you're using Excel for the web on a Mac computer, press Control+Option to start. This trick works the same with all Windows and PC keyboard with the standard CTRL / Windows / ALT key layout, and all versions of Mac OS. Using a Windows PC Keyboard on Mac with Remapped Windows & ALT Keys. For most Mac users who connect a PC keyboard to their Mac, this will dramatically improve their typing experience when using a PC keyboard.