Alt M R E on Mac: Use an Existing List in Word

To run Use an Existing List with Alt M R E in Word on a Mac, install LightningXL, tap Option, then type M, R, E. The same keys as Windows, with the same result.

Step by step

1. Install LightningXL

   Download LightningXL, then follow the instructions. Setup takes about two minutes.

2. Select what to act on

   Put the cursor where you want it, or select the text or object.

3. Tap Option, then type M R E

   Tap ⌥ on its own to show the key tips, then M for Mailings, R for Select Recipients, E for Use an Existing List.

What Alt M R E does

Use an Existing List sits under Mailings › Select Recipients on the Word ribbon. On Windows, Alt M R E runs it from the keyboard. Word for Mac has the same ribbon but no Alt key, so without LightningXL you click through Mailings › Select Recipients › Use an Existing List instead.

Related shortcuts

The rest of the Select Recipients menu in Word:

• ⌥MRT Type a New List
• ⌥MRC Choose from Outlook Contacts