Mac excel shortcut for entering cell

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In the PC version, one could hit alt, f, a to save as or hit alt, e, s, v to paste special. Is there a substitute for the 'alt' key in the PC version that directly takes you to the tool bar when pressed? i.e.

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A key that will let you enter a '$' to lock a cell within a formula (i.e. A key that will let you directly enter a cell for editing? This key is F2 in the PC version. I've just begun to explore the short commings of the MAC version, but my immediate shortcuts needs are the following: Hold the ALT key and press the Enter key for Windows (for Mac hold the Control and Option keys and hit the Enter key). Place the cursor where you want to insert the line break. Does anyone have a list of keyboard shortcuts for the MAC version of excel office? I have overcome the problem of a few missing keyboard shortcuts (most notably the lack of a key similar to alt that will take you to the tool bar) by creating a customized list of shortcuts? Here are the steps to start a new line in Excel Cell using the shortcut ALT + ENTER: Double click on the cell where you want to insert the line break (or press F2 key to get into the edit mode). I just made the decision to switch over to a mac from a PC and I am having a very difficult time using the keyboard shortcuts that became ingrained in my finger tips with the PC version.