How do I assign a new keyboard shortcut in Excel 2010

Question

I need a keyboard shortcut for Merge & Center. I'd like it to be Ctrl+Shift+M. I am unfamiliar with Macros as was suggested in another answer and when I go to Options, I can't find shortcuts...I tried to follow the Help info, but as was already answered the Excel Customize Ribbon doesn't have the same options that Word 2010 does.

So, how do I go about it step by step? I know this is for superuser...and I'm not one...but I hope to be one some day. Please help me on the way.

Thanks.

Answer 1

There are some built in shortcuts. You can press ALT then H then M then C.

Or to use less keystokes, you can right click on the "Merge & Center" button and click "Add to Quick Access Toolbar" and then use ALT followed by whatever position it is in the toolbar (by default 4).