Excel shortcuts
Mastering Excel shortcut keys can significantly boost your productivity. Here's a comprehensive list of some essential Excel shortcuts:
Navigation and Selection Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Arrow keys: Move to the edge of the current data region in a worksheet.
- Ctrl + Space: Select entire column.
- Shift + Space: Select entire row.
- Ctrl + A: Select entire worksheet.
- Ctrl + Shift + Arrow keys: Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row.
Editing Shortcuts:
- F2: Edit the active cell.
- Ctrl + C: Copy selected cells.
- Ctrl + X: Cut selected cells.
- Ctrl + V: Paste copied or cut cells.
- Ctrl + Z: Undo last action.
- Ctrl + Y: Redo last action.
- Ctrl + D: Fill down.
- Ctrl + R: Fill right.
- Ctrl + - (minus): Delete selected cells.
Formatting Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + 1: Open the Format Cells dialog box.
- Ctrl + B: Apply or remove bold formatting.
- Ctrl + I: Apply or remove italic formatting.
- Ctrl + U: Apply or remove underline.
- Ctrl + E: Center align.
- Ctrl + L: Left align.
- Ctrl + R: Right align.
- Ctrl + 5: Apply or remove strikethrough formatting.
Function Shortcuts:
- Alt + =: AutoSum.
- Ctrl + Shift + $: Apply currency format.
- Ctrl + Shift + %: Apply percentage format.
- Ctrl + Shift + #: Apply date format.
- Ctrl + Shift + @: Apply time format.
Workbook Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + N: Create a new workbook.
- Ctrl + O: Open an existing workbook.
- Ctrl + S: Save workbook.
- F12: Open "Save As" dialog box.
Other Useful Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Tab: Switch between open workbooks.
- Ctrl + Page Up/Page Down: Move to previous or next sheet.
- Ctrl + F: Open Find dialog box.
- Ctrl + H: Open Replace dialog box.
- Ctrl + G: Open Go To dialog box.
- Ctrl + W: Close workbook.
- Alt: Activate Key Tips (useful for accessing Ribbon commands with keyboard).
These are just some of the many shortcuts available in Excel. Mastering them can save you a lot of time and make your work more efficient.
Certainly! Here are more Excel shortcuts categorized for different tasks:
Formula Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Shift + U: Expand or collapse the formula bar.
- Ctrl + ;: Enter the current date.
- Ctrl + Shift + " (double quotation mark): Copy value from cell above.
- Ctrl + ' (apostrophe): Copy formula from cell above.
Row and Column Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + + (plus): Insert new cells, rows, or columns.
- Ctrl + - (minus): Delete selected cells, rows, or columns.
- Ctrl + Shift + + (plus): Insert new cells, rows, or columns with dialog box.
Window Shortcuts:
- Alt + F4: Close Excel.
- Alt + Space: Access window menu (to move, size, minimize, maximize, or close the workbook window).
Ribbon Shortcuts:
- Alt: Activate Key Tips (useful for accessing Ribbon commands with keyboard).
- Alt + H: Home tab.
- Alt + N: Insert tab.
- Alt + P: Page Layout tab.
- Alt + M: Formulas tab.
- Alt + A: Data tab.
- Alt + R: Review tab.
- Alt + W: View tab.
Function Key Shortcuts:
- F1: Open Excel Help.
- F4: Repeat last action.
- F7: Spell check selected text or document.
- F11: Create a chart from selected data.
Miscellaneous Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Alt + V: Paste Special dialog box.
- Ctrl + Shift + F: Insert a new worksheet.
- Ctrl + Shift + L: Turn on or off the Filter.
- Ctrl + K: Insert hyperlink.
- Ctrl + J: Fill handle down.
Multi-cell Selection Shortcuts:
- Shift + Arrow keys: Extend the selection by one cell.
- Shift + Click: Extend the selection to a specific cell.
- Ctrl + Shift + Arrow keys: Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row.
Customizing Shortcuts:
- Alt + F + T: Open Excel Options dialog box (for customizing keyboard shortcuts, among other settings).
Excel Online Shortcuts (Web version):
- Alt: Activate access keys.
- Alt + H: Go to the Home tab.
- Alt + N: Go to the Insert tab.
- Alt + P: Go to the Page Layout tab.
- Alt + M: Go to the Formulas tab.
- Alt + A: Go to the Data tab.
- Alt + R: Go to the Review tab.
- Alt + W: Go to the View tab.
These shortcuts cover a wide range of tasks and functionalities in Excel, helping you navigate, format, edit, and analyze data more efficiently. Practice them regularly to become proficient and speed up your workflow.
Certainly! Here are even more Excel shortcuts covering various functionalities:
PivotTable Shortcuts:
- Alt + J + T + I: Insert a PivotTable.
- Alt + JT: Refresh PivotTable data.
- Alt + JT + U: Update PivotTable.
Chart Shortcuts:
- Alt + F1: Create an embedded chart with data in the current range.
- Alt + F11: Insert a new worksheet with a chart based on the current range.
Cell Formatting Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Shift + $: Apply currency format with two decimal places (similarly, use % for percentage format, # for date format, @ for time format).
- Ctrl + Shift + !: Apply comma format.
Editing Shortcuts:
- Alt + E + S: Paste Special dialog box.
- Alt + E + I + S: Insert a cell in Excel.
- Alt + E + I + R: Insert rows.
Formula Shortcuts:
- Alt + M + M: Insert function.
- Alt + M + M + F: Financial functions.
Navigation and Selection Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + G: Go To.
- Ctrl + Arrow: Move to the edge of data region.
- Ctrl + Home: Go to cell A1.
Certainly! Here are some more useful Excel shortcuts across different categories:
Editing Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + F3: Define a name.
- Ctrl + F5: Restore the window size of the selected workbook window.
- Ctrl + F6: Switch to the next workbook window when multiple windows are open.
Worksheet Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Page Down: Move to the next sheet in a workbook.
- Ctrl + Page Up: Move to the previous sheet in a workbook.
Data Entry Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Enter: Fill the selected cell range with the current entry.
- Alt + Enter: Start a new line in the same cell.
Selection Shortcuts:
- Shift + Spacebar: Select the entire row.
- Ctrl + Spacebar: Select the entire column.
Ribbon and Menu Shortcuts:
- Alt + (Number): Activate the Ribbon tab that corresponds to the number.
- For example, Alt + 1 activates the File tab in Excel 2010 and later versions.
Miscellaneous Shortcuts:
- F4: Repeat the last command or action, such as applying the same cell formatting again.
- Shift + F2: Insert or edit a comment.
Function Key Shortcuts:
- F5: Open the Go To dialog box.
- F6: Switch between the worksheet, ribbon, task pane, and Zoom controls. In a worksheet that has been split (View menu, Manage This Window, Freeze Panes, Split Window command), F6 includes the split panes when switching between panes and the ribbon area.
- F7: Spell check selected text or document.
These shortcuts should cover a wide range of tasks and functionalities in Excel, helping you navigate, format, edit, and analyze data efficiently. Practice using them regularly to enhance your Excel skills and workflow.
Certainly! Here are more Excel shortcuts categorized across different functionalities and tasks:
Cell and Range Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Shift + Space: Select the entire worksheet.
- Ctrl + Shift + Home: Extend the selection to the beginning of the worksheet.
- Ctrl + Shift + End: Extend the selection to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner).
Formula Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + [: Trace precedents to show which cells are supplying data to the active cell.
- Ctrl + ]: Trace dependents to show which cells are dependent on the active cell.
- Ctrl + Shift + {: Select all cells directly referenced by formulas in the selection.
- Ctrl + Shift + }: Select all cells that directly or indirectly reference the active cell.
Workbook and Window Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + F7: Perform the Move command on the workbook window when it is not maximized.
- Alt + F8: Display the Macro dialog box to create, run, edit, or delete a macro.
Data Entry Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + ; (semicolon): Enter the current date.
- Ctrl + Shift + : (colon): Enter the current time.
Formatting Shortcuts:
- Alt + H + FC: Format cells dialog box.
- Ctrl + Shift + $: Apply the Currency format with two decimal places.
Navigation Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + F: Open the Find and Replace dialog box, with the Find tab selected.
- Ctrl + H: Open the Find and Replace dialog box, with the Replace tab selected.
Review Shortcuts:
- Alt + R + G: Group and outline, display the Group dialog box.
PivotTable Shortcuts:
- Alt + P + O + S: PivotTable Options.
Chart Shortcuts:
- Alt + J + T + C: Chart Tools, add or remove chart elements.
Function Key Shortcuts:
- F1: Open the Excel Help task pane.
- F3: Paste a name from the Paste Name dialog box into a formula.
- F8: Extend the selection.
These shortcuts provide additional functionality and efficiency in Excel for tasks ranging from data entry and navigation to formatting and formula management. Incorporating these into your workflow can greatly enhance your productivity and proficiency with Excel.
Certainly! Here are more Excel shortcuts covering various functionalities and tasks:
Editing Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Shift + L: Toggle filters on or off for the selected range.
- Ctrl + Shift + F5: Edit a cell comment.
- Alt + E + S + V: Paste Values.
- Alt + E + S + T: Paste Formatting.
Navigation and Selection Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + ' (apostrophe): Copy the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the Formula Bar.
- Ctrl + Shift + (Arrow keys): Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell, or if the next cell is blank, to the next nonblank cell.
- Ctrl + F9: Minimize the active workbook window to an icon.
- Ctrl + Shift + F6: Switch to the previous workbook window when more than one workbook window is open.
- Ctrl + Alt + V: Open the Paste Special dialog box.
Ribbon and Menu Shortcuts:
- Alt + N + V: View tab.
- Alt + N + I: Insert tab.
- Alt + N + P: Page Layout tab.
- Alt + N + M: Formulas tab.
Function Key Shortcuts:
- F2: Edit the active cell and position the insertion point at the end of the line.
- F3: Paste a defined name into a formula.
- F9: Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks.
- F10: Turn key tips on or off.
Worksheet Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Home: Move to the beginning of a worksheet.
- Ctrl + End: Move to the last cell on a worksheet, which is the cell at the intersection of the rightmost used column and the bottom-most used row (in the lower-right corner), or to the next data region.
Workbook and Window Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + F4: Close the selected workbook window.
- Alt + F11: Create, run, edit, or delete a macro.
Data Entry Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Tab: Move to the next sheet in a workbook.
- Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Move to the previous sheet in a workbook.
Miscellaneous Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
- Ctrl + Y: Redo the last action, or repeat the last command.
These additional shortcuts cover a wide range of tasks and functionalities in Excel, helping you navigate, format, edit, and analyze data efficiently. Practice using them regularly to improve your productivity and proficiency with Excel.
Certainly! Here are more Excel shortcuts to further enhance your productivity:
Editing Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + D: Fill down (copy the contents and format of the topmost cell in a selected range into the cells below).
- Ctrl + R: Fill right (copy the contents and format of the leftmost cell in a selected range into the cells to the right).
- Ctrl + Spacebar: Select the entire column of the active cell.
- Shift + Spacebar: Select the entire row of the active cell.
- Ctrl + Shift + F3: Create names from selection.
Navigation and Selection Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Page Up: Move to the previous sheet in a workbook.
- Ctrl + Page Down: Move to the next sheet in a workbook.
- Ctrl + Shift + L: Toggle the filter on or off for the selected column headings.
Formatting Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Shift + $: Apply the currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers in parentheses).
- Ctrl + Shift + %: Apply the percentage format with no decimal places.
- Ctrl + Shift + #: Apply the date format with the day, month, and year.
Function Key Shortcuts:
- F1: Open the Help task pane.
- F4: Repeat the last action (for example, formatting a cell or entering a formula).
- F9: Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks.
- F10: Activate the Menu Bar in the Ribbon.
Ribbon and Menu Shortcuts:
- Alt + F: Open the File tab to Backstage view.
- Alt + H: Open the Home tab.
- Alt + N: Open the Insert tab.
- Alt + P: Open the Page Layout tab.
- Alt + M: Open the Formulas tab.
PivotTable Shortcuts:
- Alt + N + V: PivotTable Styles.
Chart Shortcuts:
- Alt + JT + H: Move the selected chart to a new chart sheet.
Miscellaneous Shortcuts:
- Ctrl + G: Open the Go To dialog box.
- Ctrl + K: Insert a hyperlink.
These shortcuts cover various aspects of working with Excel, from navigation and selection to editing, formatting, and using advanced features like PivotTables and charts. They are designed to streamline your workflow and improve efficiency when working with spreadsheets.
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Shortcut key Action
Ctrl+A Select All
Ctrl+B Bold
Ctrl+C Copy
Ctrl+D Fill Down
Ctrl+E Flash Fill
Ctrl+F Find
Ctrl+G Goto
Ctrl+H Replace
Ctrl+I Italic
Ctrl+K Insert Hyperlink
Ctrl+N New Workbook
Ctrl+O Open
Ctrl+P Print
Ctrl+R Fill Right
Ctrl+S Save
Ctrl+U Underline
Ctrl+V Paste
Ctrl W Close
Ctrl+X Cut
Ctrl+Y Repeat
Ctrl+Z Undo
F1 Help
F2 Edit
F3 Paste Name
F4 Repeat last action
F4 While typing a formula, switch between absolute/relative refs
F5 Goto
F6 Next Pane
F7 Spell check
F8 Extend mode
F9 Recalculate all workbooks
F10 Activate Menubar
F11 New Chart
F12 Save As
Ctrl+: Insert Current Time
Ctrl+; Insert Current Date
Ctrl+" Copy Value from Cell Above
Ctrl+’ Copy Formula from Cell Above
Shift Hold down shift for additional functions in Excel’s menu
Shift+F1 What’s This?
Shift+F2 Edit cell comment
Shift+F3 Paste function into formula
Shift+F4 Find Next
Shift+F5 Find
Shift+F6 Previous Pane
Shift+F8 Add to selection
Shift+F9 Calculate active worksheet
Ctrl+Alt+F9 Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation.
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F9 Rechecks dependent formulas and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated.
Shift+F10 Display shortcut menu
Shift+F11 New worksheet
Shift+F12 Save
Ctrl+F3 Define name
Ctrl+F4 Close
Ctrl+F5 XL, Restore window size
Ctrl+F6 Next workbook window
Shift+Ctrl+F6 Previous workbook window
Ctrl+F7 Move window
Ctrl+F8 Resize window
Ctrl+F9 Minimize workbook
Ctrl+F10 Maximize or restore window
Ctrl+F11 Inset 4.0 Macro sheet
Ctrl+F12 File Open
Alt+F1 Insert Chart
Alt+F2 Save As
Alt+F4 Exit
Alt+F8 Macro dialog box
Alt+F11 Visual Basic Editor
Ctrl+Shift+F3 Create name by using names of row and column labels
Ctrl+Shift+F6 Previous Window
Ctrl+Shift+F12 Print
Alt+Shift+F1 New worksheet
Alt+Shift+F2 Save
Alt+= AutoSum
Ctrl+` Toggle Value/Formula display
Ctrl+Shift+A Insert argument names into formula
Alt+Down arrow Display AutoComplete list
Alt+’ Format Style dialog box
Ctrl+Shift+~ General format
Ctrl+Shift+! Comma format
Ctrl+Shift+@ Time format
Ctrl+Shift+# Date format
Ctrl+Shift+$ Currency format
Ctrl+Shift+% Percent format
Ctrl+Shift+^ Exponential format
Ctrl+Shift+& Place outline border around selected cells
Ctrl+Shift+_ Remove outline border
Ctrl+Shift+* Select the current region around the active cell. In a PivotTable report, select the entire PivotTable report.
Ctrl+Shift++ Insert
Ctrl+- Delete
Ctrl+1 Format cells dialog box
Ctrl+2 Bold
Ctrl+3 Italic
Ctrl+4 Underline
Ctrl+5 Strikethrough
Ctrl+6 Show/Hide objects
Ctrl+7 Show/Hide Standard toolbar
Ctrl+8 Toggle Outline symbols
Ctrl+9 Hide rows
Ctrl+0 Hide columns
Ctrl+Shift+( Unhide rows
Ctrl+Shift+) Unhide columns
Alt or F10 Activate the menu
Ctrl+Tab In toolbar: next toolbar
In a workbook: activate next workbook
Shift+Ctrl+Tab In toolbar: previous toolbar
In a workbook: activate previous workbook
Tab Next tool
Shift+Tab Previous tool
Enter Do the command
Alt+Enter Start a new line in the same cell.
Ctrl+Enter Fill the selected cell range with the current entry.
Shift+Ctrl+F Font Drop Down List
Shift+Ctrl+F+F Font tab of Format Cell Dialog box
Shift+Ctrl+P Point size Drop Down List
Ctrl+Spacebar Select the entire column
Shift+Spacebar Select the entire row
CTRL+Backspace Jump back to the active cell and bring it into view
CTRL+/ Select the array containing the active cell.
CTRL+SHIFT+O Select all cells that contain comments.
CTRL+\ In a selected row, select the cells that don’t match the formula or static value in the active cell.
CTRL+SHIFT+| In a selected column, select the cells that don’t match the formula or static value in the active cell.
CTRL+[ Select all cells directly referenced by formulas in the selection.
CTRL+SHIFT+{ Select all cells directly or indirectly referenced by formulas in the selection.
CTRL+] Select cells that contain formulas that directly reference the active cell.
CTRL+SHIFT+} Select cells that contain formulas that directly or indirectly reference the active cell.
ALT+; Select the visible cells in the current selection.
SHIFT+BACKSPACE With multiple cells selected, select only the active cell.
CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR Selects the entire worksheet.
If the worksheet contains data, CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR selects the current region. CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR a second time selects the entire worksheet.
When an object is selected, CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR selects all objects on a worksheet
Ctrl+Alt+L Reapply the filter and sort on the current range so that changes you've made are included
Ctrl+Alt+V Displays the Paste Special dialog box. Available only after you have cut or copied an object, text, or cell contents on a worksheet or in another program.
Microsoft Office: Excel shortcut and function keys
Shortcuts for the Visual Basic Editor
Shortcut key Action
F1 Help
F2 View Object Browser
F3 Find Next
F4 Properies Window
F5 Run Sub/Form or Run Macro
F6 Switch Split Windows
F7 View Code Window
F8 Step Into
F9 Toggle Breakpoint
F10 Activate Menu Bar
Shift+F2 View definition
Shift+F3 Find Previous
Shift+F7 View Object
Shift+F8 Step Over
Shift+F9 Quick Watch
Shift+F10 Show Right Click Menu
Ctrl+F2 Focus To Object Box
Ctrl+F4 Close Window
Ctrl+F8 Run To Cursor
Ctrl+F10 Activate Menu Bar
Alt+F4 Close VBE
Alt+F6 Switch Between Last 2 Windows
Alt+F11 Return To Application
Ctrl+Shift+F2 Go to last position
Ctrl+Shift+F8 Step Out
Ctrl+Shift+F9 Clear All Breakpoints
Insert Toggle Insert Mode
Delete Delete
Home Move to beginning of line
End Move to end of line
Page Up Page Up
Page Down Page Down
Left Arrow Left
Right Arrow Right
Up Arrow Up
Down Arrow Down
Tab Indent
Enter New Line
BackSpace Delete Prev Char
Shift+Insert Paste
Shift+Home Select To Start Of Line
Shift+End Select To End Of Line
Shift+Page Up Select To Top Of Module
Shift+Page Down Select To End Of Module
Shift+Left Arrow Extend Selection Left 1 Char
Shift+Right Arrow Extend Selection Right 1 Char
Shift+Up Arrow Extend Selection Up
Shift+Down Arrow Extend Selection Down
Shift+Tab Outdent
Alt+Spacebar System Menu
Alt+Tab Cycle Applications
Alt+BackSpace Undo
Ctrl+A Select All
Ctrl+C Copy
Ctrl+E Export Module
Ctrl+F Find
Ctrl+G Immediate Window
Ctrl+H Replace
Ctrl+I Turn On Quick Info
Ctrl+J List Properties/Methods
Ctrl+L Show Call Stack
Ctrl+M Import File
Ctrl+N New Line
Ctrl+P Print
Ctrl+R Project Explorer
Ctrl+S Save
Ctrl+T Show Available Components
Ctrl+V Paste
Ctrl+X Cut
Ctrl+Y Cut Entire Line
Ctrl+Z Undo
Ctrl+Insert Copy
Ctrl+Delete Delete To End Of Word
Ctrl+Home Top Of Module
Ctrl+End End Of Module
Ctrl+Page Up Top Of Current Procedure
Ctrl+Page Down End Of Current Procedure
Ctrl+Left Arrow Move one word to left
Ctrl+Right Arrow Move one word to right
Ctrl+Up Arrow Previous Procedure
Ctrl+Down Arrow Next Procedure
Ctrl+Spacebar Complete Word
Ctrl+Tab Cycle Windows
Ctrl+BackSpace Delete To Start Of Word
Ctrl+Break/Pause Break
Ctrl+Shift+I Parameter Info
Ctrl+Shift+J List Constants