Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts for Excel helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen and are an essential alternative to using a mouse.
Notes:
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The shortcuts in this topic refer to the US keyboard layout. Keys for other layouts might not correspond exactly to the keys on a US keyboard.
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A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.
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A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order.
This article describes the keyboard shortcuts, function keys, and some other common shortcut keys in Excel for Windows.
Notes:
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To quickly find a shortcut in this article, you can use the Search. Press Ctrl+F, and then type your search words.
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If an action that you use often does not have a shortcut key, you can record a macro to create one. For instructions, go to Automate tasks with the Macro Recorder.
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Download our 50 time-saving Excel shortcuts quick tips guide.
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Get the Excel 2016 keyboard shortcuts in a Word document: Excel keyboard shortcuts and function keys.
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Frequently used shortcuts
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Ribbon keyboard shortcuts
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Use the Access keys for ribbon tabs
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Work in the ribbon with the keyboard
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Keyboard shortcuts for navigating in cells
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Keyboard shortcuts for formatting cells
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Keyboard shortcuts in the Paste Special dialog box in Excel 2013
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Keyboard shortcuts for making selections and performing actions
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Keyboard shortcuts for working with data, functions, and the formula bar
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Keyboard shortcuts for refreshing external data
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Power Pivot keyboard shortcuts
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Function keys
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Other useful shortcut keys
Frequently used shortcuts
This table lists the most frequently used shortcuts in Excel.
To do this |
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Close a workbook. |
Ctrl+W |
Open a workbook. |
Ctrl+O |
Go to the Home tab. |
Alt+H |
Save a workbook. |
Ctrl+S |
Copy selection. |
Ctrl+C |
Paste selection. |
Ctrl+V |
Undo recent action. |
Ctrl+Z |
Remove cell contents. |
Delete |
Choose a fill color. |
Alt+H, H |
Cut selection. |
Ctrl+X |
Go to the Insert tab. |
Alt+N |
Apply bold formatting. |
Ctrl+B |
Center align cell contents. |
Alt+H, A, C |
Go to the Page Layout tab. |
Alt+P |
Go to the Data tab. |
Alt+A |
Go to the View tab. |
Alt+W |
Open the context menu. |
Shift+F10 or Windows Menu key |
Add borders. |
Alt+H, B |
Delete column. |
Alt+H, D, C |
Go to the Formula tab. |
Alt+M |
Hide the selected rows. |
Ctrl+9 |
Hide the selected columns. |
Ctrl+0 |
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Ribbon keyboard shortcuts
The ribbon groups related options on tabs. For example, on the Home tab, the Number group includes the Number Format option. Press the Alt key to display the ribbon shortcuts, called Key Tips, as letters in small images next to the tabs and options as shown in the image below.
You can combine the Key Tips letters with the Alt key to make shortcuts called Access Keys for the ribbon options. For example, press Alt+H to open the Home tab, and Alt+Q to move to the Tell me or Search field. Press Alt again to see KeyTips for the options for the selected tab.
Depending on the version of Microsoft 365 you are using, the Search text field at the top of the app window might be called Tell Me instead. Both offer a largely similar experience, but some options and search results can vary.
In Office 2013 and Office 2010, most of the old Alt key menu shortcuts still work, too. However, you need to know the full shortcut. For example, press Alt, and then press one of the old menu keys, for example, E (Edit), V (View), I (Insert), and so on. A notification pops up saying you’re using an access key from an earlier version of Microsoft 365. If you know the entire key sequence, go ahead, and use it. If you don’t know the sequence, press Esc and use Key Tips instead.
Use the Access keys for ribbon tabs
To go directly to a tab on the ribbon, press one of the following access keys. Additional tabs might appear depending on your selection in the worksheet.
To do this |
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Move to the Tell me or Search field on the ribbon and type a search term for assistance or Help content. |
Alt+Q, then enter the search term. |
Open the File menu. |
Alt+F |
Open the Home tab and format text and numbers and use the Find tool. |
Alt+H |
Open the Insert tab and insert PivotTables, charts, add-ins, Sparklines, pictures, shapes, headers, or text boxes. |
Alt+N |
Open the Page Layout tab and work with themes, page setup, scale, and alignment. |
Alt+P |
Open the Formulas tab and insert, trace, and customize functions and calculations. |
Alt+M |
Open the Data tab and connect to, sort, filter, analyze, and work with data. |
Alt+A |
Open the Review tab and check spelling, add notes and threaded comments, and protect sheets and workbooks. |
Alt+R |
Open the View tab and preview page breaks and layouts, show and hide gridlines and headings, set zoom magnification, manage windows and panes, and view macros. |
Alt+W |
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Work in the ribbon with the keyboard
To do this |
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Select the active tab on the ribbon and activate the access keys. |
Alt or F10. To move to a different tab, use access keys or the arrow keys. |
Move the focus to commands on the ribbon. |
Tab key or Shift+Tab |
Move down, up, left, or right, respectively, among the items on the ribbon. |
Arrow keys |
Show the tooltip for the ribbon element currently in focus. |
Ctrl+Shift+F10 |
Activate a selected button. |
Spacebar or Enter |
Open the list for a selected command. |
Down arrow key |
Open the menu for a selected button. |
Alt+Down arrow key |
When a menu or submenu is open, move to the next command. |
Down arrow key |
Expand or collapse the ribbon. |
Ctrl+F1 |
Open a context menu. |
Shift+F10 Or, on a Windows keyboard, the Windows Menu key (usually between the Alt Gr and right Ctrl keys) |
Move to the submenu when a main menu is open or selected. |
Left arrow key |
Move from one group of controls to another. |
Ctrl+Left or Right arrow key |
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Keyboard shortcuts for navigating in cells
To do this |
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Move to the previous cell in a worksheet or the previous option in a dialog box. |
Shift+Tab |
Move one cell up in a worksheet. |
Up arrow key |
Move one cell down in a worksheet. |
Down arrow key |
Move one cell left in a worksheet. |
Left arrow key |
Move one cell right in a worksheet. |
Right arrow key |
Move to the edge of the current data region in a worksheet. |
Ctrl+Arrow key |
Enter the End mode, move to the next nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell, and turn off End mode. If the cells are blank, move to the last cell in the row or column. |
End, Arrow key |
Move to the last cell on a worksheet, to the lowest used row of the rightmost used column. |
Ctrl+End |
Extend the selection of cells to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner). |
Ctrl+Shift+End |
Move to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window when Scroll lock is turned on. |
Home+Scroll lock |
Move to the beginning of a worksheet. |
Ctrl+Home |
Move one screen down in a worksheet. |
Page down |
Move to the next sheet in a workbook. |
Ctrl+Page down |
Move one screen to the right in a worksheet. |
Alt+Page down |
Move one screen up in a worksheet. |
Page up |
Move one screen to the left in a worksheet. |
Alt+Page up |
Move to the previous sheet in a workbook. |
Ctrl+Page up |
Move one cell to the right in a worksheet. Or, in a protected worksheet, move between unlocked cells. |
Tab key |
Open the list of validation choices on a cell that has data validation option applied to it. |
Alt+Down arrow key |
Cycle through floating shapes, such as text boxes or images. |
Ctrl+Alt+5, then the Tab key repeatedly |
Exit the floating shape navigation and return to the normal navigation. |
Esc |
Scroll horizontally. |
Ctrl+Shift, then scroll your mouse wheel up to go left, down to go right |
Zoom in. |
Ctrl+Alt+Equal sign ( = ) |
Zoom out. |
Ctrl+Alt+Minus sign (-) |
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Keyboard shortcuts for formatting cells
To do this |
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Open the Format Cells dialog box. |
Ctrl+1 |
Format fonts in the Format Cells dialog box. |
Ctrl+Shift+F or Ctrl+Shift+P |
Edit the active cell and put the insertion point at the end of its contents. Or, if editing is turned off for the cell, move the insertion point into the formula bar. If editing a formula, toggle Point mode off or on so you can use the arrow keys to create a reference. |
F2 |
Insert a note. Open and edit a cell note. |
Shift+F2 Shift+F2 |
Insert a threaded comment. Open and reply to a threaded comment. |
Ctrl+Shift+F2 Ctrl+Shift+F2 |
Open the Insert dialog box to insert blank cells. |
Ctrl+Shift+Plus sign (+) |
Open the Delete dialog box to delete selected cells. |
Ctrl+Minus sign (-) |
Enter the current time. |
Ctrl+Shift+Colon (:) |
Enter the current date. |
Ctrl+Semicolon (;) |
Switch between displaying cell values or formulas in the worksheet. |
Ctrl+Grave accent (`) |
Copy a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the formula bar. |
Ctrl+Apostrophe (‘) |
Move the selected cells. |
Ctrl+X |
Copy the selected cells. |
Ctrl+C |
Paste content at the insertion point, replacing any selection. |
Ctrl+V |
Open the Paste Special dialog box. |
Ctrl+Alt+V |
Italicize text or remove italic formatting. |
Ctrl+I or Ctrl+3 |
Bold text or remove bold formatting. |
Ctrl+B or Ctrl+2 |
Underline text or remove underline. |
Ctrl+U or Ctrl+4 |
Apply or remove strikethrough formatting. |
Ctrl+5 |
Switch between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders for objects. |
Ctrl+6 |
Apply an outline border to the selected cells. |
Ctrl+Shift+Ampersand sign (&) |
Remove the outline border from the selected cells. |
Ctrl+Shift+Underscore (_) |
Display or hide the outline symbols. |
Ctrl+8 |
Use the Fill Down command to copy the contents and format of the topmost cell of a selected range into the cells below. |
Ctrl+D |
Apply the General number format. |
Ctrl+Shift+Tilde sign (~) |
Apply the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers in parentheses). |
Ctrl+Shift+Dollar sign ($) |
Apply the Percentage format with no decimal places. |
Ctrl+Shift+Percent sign (%) |
Apply the Scientific number format with two decimal places. |
Ctrl+Shift+Caret sign (^) |
Apply the Date format with the day, month, and year. |
Ctrl+Shift+Number sign (#) |
Apply the Time format with the hour and minute, and AM or PM. |
Ctrl+Shift+At sign (@) |
Apply the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and minus sign (-) for negative values. |
Ctrl+Shift+Exclamation point (!) |
Open the Insert hyperlink dialog box. |
Ctrl+K |
Check spelling in the active worksheet or selected range. |
F7 |
Display the Quick Analysis options for selected cells that contain data. |
Ctrl+Q |
Display the Create Table dialog box. |
Ctrl+L or Ctrl+T |
Open the Workbook Statistics dialog box. |
Ctrl+Shift+G |
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Keyboard shortcuts in the Paste Special dialog box in Excel 2013
In Excel 2013, you can paste a specific aspect of the copied data like its formatting or value using the Paste Special options. After you’ve copied the data, press Ctrl+Alt+V, or Alt+E+S to open the Paste Special dialog box.
Tip: You can also select Home > Paste > Paste Special.
To pick an option in the dialog box, press the underlined letter for that option. For example, press the letter C to pick the Comments option.
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Paste all cell contents and formatting. |
A |
Paste only the formulas as entered in the formula bar. |
F |
Paste only the values (not the formulas). |
V |
Paste only the copied formatting. |
T |
Paste only comments and notes attached to the cell. |
C |
Paste only the data validation settings from copied cells. |
N |
Paste all cell contents and formatting from copied cells. |
H |
Paste all cell contents without borders. |
X |
Paste only column widths from copied cells. |
W |
Paste only formulas and number formats from copied cells. |
R |
Paste only the values (not formulas) and number formats from copied cells. |
U |
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Keyboard shortcuts for making selections and performing actions
To do this |
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Select the entire worksheet. |
Ctrl+A or Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar |
Select the current and next sheet in a workbook. |
Ctrl+Shift+Page down |
Select the current and previous sheet in a workbook. |
Ctrl+Shift+Page up |
Extend the selection of cells by one cell. |
Shift+Arrow key |
Extend the selection of cells 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+Shift+Arrow key |
Turn extend mode on and use the arrow keys to extend a selection. Press again to turn off. |
F8 |
Add a non-adjacent cell or range to a selection of cells by using the arrow keys. |
Shift+F8 |
Start a new line in the same cell. |
Alt+Enter |
Fill the selected cell range with the current entry. |
Ctrl+Enter |
Complete a cell entry and select the cell above. |
Shift+Enter |
Select an entire column in a worksheet. |
Ctrl+Spacebar |
Select an entire row in a worksheet. |
Shift+Spacebar |
Select all objects on a worksheet when an object is selected. |
Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar |
Extend the selection of cells to the beginning of the worksheet. |
Ctrl+Shift+Home |
Select the current region if the worksheet contains data. Press a second time to select the current region and its summary rows. Press a third time to select the entire worksheet. |
Ctrl+A or Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar |
Select the current region around the active cell. |
Ctrl+Shift+Asterisk sign (*) |
Select the first command on the menu when a menu or submenu is visible. |
Home |
Repeat the last command or action, if possible. |
Ctrl+Y |
Undo the last action. |
Ctrl+Z |
Expand grouped rows or columns. |
While hovering over the collapsed items, press and hold the Shift key and scroll down. |
Collapse grouped rows or columns. |
While hovering over the expanded items, press and hold the Shift key and scroll up. |
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Keyboard shortcuts for working with data, functions, and the formula bar
To do this |
Press |
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Turn on or off tooltips for checking formulas directly in the formula bar or in the cell you’re editing. |
Ctrl+Alt+P |
Edit the active cell and put the insertion point at the end of its contents. Or, if editing is turned off for the cell, move the insertion point into the formula bar. If editing a formula, toggle Point mode off or on so you can use the arrow keys to create a reference. |
F2 |
Expand or collapse the formula bar. |
Ctrl+Shift+U |
Cancel an entry in the cell or formula bar. |
Esc |
Complete an entry in the formula bar and select the cell below. |
Enter |
Move the cursor to the end of the text when in the formula bar. |
Ctrl+End |
Select all text in the formula bar from the cursor position to the end. |
Ctrl+Shift+End |
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks. |
F9 |
Calculate the active worksheet. |
Shift+F9 |
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation. |
Ctrl+Alt+F9 |
Check dependent formulas, and then calculate all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated. |
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F9 |
Display the menu or message for an Error Checking button. |
Alt+Shift+F10 |
Display the Function Arguments dialog box when the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a formula. |
Ctrl+A |
Insert argument names and parentheses when the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a formula. |
Ctrl+Shift+A |
Insert the AutoSum formula |
Alt+Equal sign ( = ) |
Invoke Flash Fill to automatically recognize patterns in adjacent columns and fill the current column |
Ctrl+E |
Cycle through all combinations of absolute and relative references in a formula if a cell reference or range is selected. |
F4 |
Insert a function. |
Shift+F3 |
Copy the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the formula bar. |
Ctrl+Shift+Straight quotation mark («) |
Create an embedded chart of the data in the current range. |
Alt+F1 |
Create a chart of the data in the current range in a separate Chart sheet. |
F11 |
Define a name to use in references. |
Alt+M, M, D |
Paste a name from the Paste Name dialog box (if names have been defined in the workbook). |
F3 |
Move to the first field in the next record of a data form. |
Enter |
Create, run, edit, or delete a macro. |
Alt+F8 |
Open the Microsoft Visual Basic For Applications Editor. |
Alt+F11 |
Open the Power Query Editor |
Alt+F12 |
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Keyboard shortcuts for refreshing external data
Use the following keys to refresh data from external data sources.
To do this |
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Stop a refresh operation. |
Esc |
Refresh data in the current worksheet. |
Ctrl+F5 |
Refresh all data in the workbook. |
Ctrl+Alt+F5 |
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Power Pivot keyboard shortcuts
Use the following keyboard shortcuts with Power Pivot in Microsoft 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, and Excel 2013.
To do this |
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Open the context menu for the selected cell, column, or row. |
Shift+F10 |
Select the entire table. |
Ctrl+A |
Copy selected data. |
Ctrl+C |
Delete the table. |
Ctrl+D |
Move the table. |
Ctrl+M |
Rename the table. |
Ctrl+R |
Save the file. |
Ctrl+S |
Redo the last action. |
Ctrl+Y |
Undo the last action. |
Ctrl+Z |
Select the current column. |
Ctrl+Spacebar |
Select the current row. |
Shift+Spacebar |
Select all cells from the current location to the last cell of the column. |
Shift+Page down |
Select all cells from the current location to the first cell of the column. |
Shift+Page up |
Select all cells from the current location to the last cell of the row. |
Shift+End |
Select all cells from the current location to the first cell of the row. |
Shift+Home |
Move to the previous table. |
Ctrl+Page up |
Move to the next table. |
Ctrl+Page down |
Move to the first cell in the upper-left corner of selected table. |
Ctrl+Home |
Move to the last cell in the lower-right corner of selected table. |
Ctrl+End |
Move to the first cell of the selected row. |
Ctrl+Left arrow key |
Move to the last cell of the selected row. |
Ctrl+Right arrow key |
Move to the first cell of the selected column. |
Ctrl+Up arrow key |
Move to the last cell of selected column. |
Ctrl+Down arrow key |
Close a dialog box or cancel a process, such as a paste operation. |
Ctrl+Esc |
Open the AutoFilter Menu dialog box. |
Alt+Down arrow key |
Open the Go To dialog box. |
F5 |
Recalculate all formulas in the Power Pivot window. For more information, see Recalculate Formulas in Power Pivot. |
F9 |
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Function keys
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F1 |
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F2 |
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F3 |
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F4 |
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F5 |
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F6 |
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F7 |
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F8 |
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F9 |
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F10 |
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F11 |
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F12 |
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Other useful shortcut keys
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Description |
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Alt |
For example,
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Arrow keys |
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Backspace |
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Delete |
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End |
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Enter |
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Esc |
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Home |
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Page down |
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Page up |
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Shift |
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Spacebar |
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Tab key |
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See also
Excel help & learning
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Excel
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Excel
Screen reader support for Excel
This article describes the keyboard shortcuts, function keys, and some other common shortcut keys in Excel for Mac.
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The settings in some versions of the Mac operating system (OS) and some utility applications might conflict with keyboard shortcuts and function key operations in Microsoft 365 for Mac.
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If you don’t find a keyboard shortcut here that meets your needs, you can create a custom keyboard shortcut. For instructions, go to Create a custom keyboard shortcut for Office for Mac.
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Many of the shortcuts that use the Ctrl key on a Windows keyboard also work with the Control key in Excel for Mac. However, not all do.
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To quickly find a shortcut in this article, you can use the Search. Press +F, and then type your search words.
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Click-to-add is available but requires a setup. Select Excel> Preferences > Edit > Enable Click to Add Mode. To start a formula, type an equal sign ( = ), and then select cells to add them together. The plus sign (+) will be added automatically.
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Frequently used shortcuts
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Shortcut conflicts
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Change system preferences for keyboard shortcuts with the mouse
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Work in windows and dialog boxes
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Move and scroll in a sheet or workbook
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Enter data on a sheet
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Work in cells or the Formula bar
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Format and edit data
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Select cells, columns, or rows
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Work with a selection
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Use charts
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Sort, filter, and use PivotTable reports
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Outline data
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Use function key shortcuts
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Change function key preferences with the mouse
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Frequently used shortcuts
This table itemizes the most frequently used shortcuts in Excel for Mac.
To do this |
Press |
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Paste selection. |
+V |
Copy selection. |
+C |
Clear selection. |
Delete |
Save workbook. |
+S |
Undo action. |
+Z |
Redo action. |
+Y |
Cut selection. |
+X |
Apply bold formatting. |
+B |
Print workbook. |
+P |
Open Visual Basic. |
Option+F11 |
Fill cells down. |
+D |
Fill cells right. |
+R |
Insert cells. |
Control+Shift+Equal sign ( = ) |
Delete cells. |
+Hyphen (-) |
Calculate all open workbooks. |
+Equal sign ( = ) |
Close window. |
+W |
Quit Excel. |
+Q |
Display the Go To dialog box. |
Control+G |
Display the Format Cells dialog box. |
+1 |
Display the Replace dialog box. |
Control+H |
Use Paste Special. |
+Control+V |
Apply underline formatting. |
+U |
Apply italic formatting. |
+I |
Open a new blank workbook. |
+N |
Create a new workbook from template. |
+Shift+P |
Display the Save As dialog box. |
+Shift+S |
Display the Help window. |
F1 |
Select all. |
+A |
Add or remove a filter. |
+Shift+F |
Minimize or maximize the ribbon tabs. |
+Option+R |
Display the Open dialog box. |
+O |
Check spelling. |
F7 |
Open the thesaurus. |
Shift+F7 |
Display the Formula Builder. |
Shift+F3 |
Open the Define Name dialog box. |
+F3 |
Insert or reply to a threaded comment. |
+Return |
Open the Create names dialog box. |
+Shift+F3 |
Insert a new sheet. * |
Shift+F11 |
Print preview. |
+P |
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Shortcut conflicts
Some Windows keyboard shortcuts conflict with the corresponding default macOS keyboard shortcuts. This topic flags such shortcuts with an asterisk (*). To use these shortcuts, you might have to change your Mac keyboard settings to change the Show Desktop shortcut for the key.
Change system preferences for keyboard shortcuts with the mouse
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On the Apple menu, select System Settings.
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Select Keyboard.
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Select Keyboard Shortcuts.
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Find the shortcut that you want to use in Excel and clear the checkbox for it.
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Work in windows and dialog boxes
To do this |
Press |
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Expand or minimize the ribbon. |
+Option+R |
Switch to full screen view. |
+Control+F |
Switch to the next application. |
+Tab |
Switch to the previous application. |
Shift++Tab |
Close the active workbook window. |
+W |
Take a screenshot and save it on your desktop. |
Shift++3 |
Minimize the active window. |
Control+F9 |
Maximize or restore the active window. |
Control+F10 |
Hide Excel. |
+H |
Move to the next box, option, control, or command. |
Tab key |
Move to the previous box, option, control, or command. |
Shift+Tab |
Exit a dialog box or cancel an action. |
Esc |
Perform the action assigned to the default button (the button with the bold outline). |
Return |
Cancel the command and close the dialog box or menu. |
Esc |
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Move and scroll in a sheet or workbook
To do this |
Press |
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Move one cell up, down, left, or right. |
Arrow keys |
Move to the edge of the current data region. |
+Arrow key |
Move to the beginning of the row. |
Home |
Move to the beginning of the sheet. |
Control+Home |
Move to the last cell in use on the sheet. |
Control+End |
Move down one screen. |
Page down |
Move up one screen. |
Page up |
Move one screen to the right. |
Option+Page down |
Move one screen to the left. |
Option+Page up |
Move to the next sheet in the workbook. |
Control+Page down |
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook. |
Control+Page down |
Scroll to display the active cell. |
Control+Delete |
Display the Go To dialog box. |
Control+G |
Display the Find dialog box. |
Control+F |
Access search (when in a cell or when a cell is selected). |
+F |
Move between unlocked cells on a protected sheet. |
Tab key |
Scroll horizontally. |
Shift, then scroll the mouse wheel up for left, down for right |
Tip: To use the arrow keys to move between cells in Excel for Mac 2011, you must turn Scroll Lock off. To toggle Scroll Lock off or on, press Shift+F14. Depending on the type of your keyboard, you might need to use the Control, Option, or the Command key instead of the Shift key. If you are using a MacBook, you might need to plug in a USB keyboard to use the F14 key combination.
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Enter data on a sheet
To do this |
Press |
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Edit the selected cell. |
F2 |
Complete a cell entry and move forward in the selection. |
Return |
Start a new line in the same cell. |
Option+Return or Control+Option+Return |
Fill the selected cell range with the text that you type. |
+Return |
Complete a cell entry and move up in the selection. |
Shift+Return |
Complete a cell entry and move to the right in the selection. |
Tab key |
Complete a cell entry and move to the left in the selection. |
Shift+Tab |
Cancel a cell entry. |
Esc |
Delete the character to the left of the insertion point or delete the selection. |
Delete |
Delete the character to the right of the insertion point or delete the selection. Note: Some smaller keyboards do not have this key. |
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Delete text to the end of the line. Note: Some smaller keyboards do not have this key. |
Control+ |
Move one character up, down, left, or right. |
Arrow keys |
Move to the beginning of the line. |
Home |
Insert a note. |
Shift+F2 |
Open and edit a cell note. |
Shift+F2 |
Insert a threaded comment. |
+Shift+F2 |
Open and reply to a threaded comment. |
+Shift+F2 |
Fill down. |
Control+D |
Fill to the right. |
Control+R |
Invoke Flash Fill to automatically recognize patterns in adjacent columns and fill the current column. |
Control+E |
Define a name. |
Control+L |
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Work in cells or the Formula bar
To do this |
Press |
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Turn on or off tooltips for checking formulas directly in the formula bar. |
Control+Option+P |
Edit the selected cell. |
F2 |
Expand or collapse the formula bar. |
Control+Shift+U |
Edit the active cell and then clear it or delete the preceding character in the active cell as you edit the cell contents. |
Delete |
Complete a cell entry. |
Return |
Enter a formula as an array formula. |
Shift++Return |
Cancel an entry in the cell or formula bar. |
Esc |
Display the Formula Builder after you type a valid function name in a formula |
Control+A |
Insert a hyperlink. |
+K |
Edit the active cell and position the insertion point at the end of the line. |
Control+U |
Open the Formula Builder. |
Shift+F3 |
Calculate the active sheet. |
Shift+F9 |
Display the context menu. |
Shift+F10 |
Start a formula. |
Equal sign ( = ) |
Toggle the formula reference style between absolute, relative, and mixed. |
+T |
Insert the AutoSum formula. |
Shift++T |
Enter the date. |
Control+Semicolon (;) |
Enter the time. |
+Semicolon (;) |
Copy the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the formula bar. |
Control+Shift+Inch mark/Straight double quote («) |
Alternate between displaying cell values and displaying cell formulas. |
Control+Grave accent (`) |
Copy a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the formula bar. |
Control+Apostrophe (‘) |
Display the AutoComplete list. |
Option+Down arrow key |
Define a name. |
Control+L |
Open the Smart Lookup pane. |
Control+Option++L |
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Format and edit data
To do this |
Press |
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Edit the selected cell. |
F2 |
Create a table. |
+T |
Insert a line break in a cell. |
+Option+Return |
Insert special characters like symbols, including emoji. |
Control++Spacebar |
Increase font size. |
Shift++Right angle bracket (>) |
Decrease font size. |
Shift++Left angle bracket (<) |
Align center. |
+E |
Align left. |
+L |
Display the Modify Cell Style dialog box. |
Shift++L |
Display the Format Cells dialog box. |
+1 |
Apply the general number format. |
Control+Shift+Tilde (~) |
Apply the currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers appear in red with parentheses). |
Control+Shift+Dollar sign ($) |
Apply the percentage format with no decimal places. |
Control+Shift+Percent sign (%) |
Apply the exponential number format with two decimal places. |
Control+Shift+Caret (^) |
Apply the date format with the day, month, and year. |
Control+Shift+Number sign (#) |
Apply the time format with the hour and minute, and indicate AM or PM. |
Control+Shift+At symbol (@) |
Apply the number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and minus sign (-) for negative values. |
Control+Shift+Exclamation point (!) |
Apply the outline border around the selected cells. |
+Option+Zero (0) |
Add an outline border to the right of the selection. |
+Option+Right arrow key |
Add an outline border to the left of the selection. |
+Option+Left arrow key |
Add an outline border to the top of the selection. |
+Option+Up arrow key |
Add an outline border to the bottom of the selection. |
+Option+Down arrow key |
Remove outline borders. |
+Option+Hyphen |
Apply or remove bold formatting. |
+B |
Apply or remove italic formatting. |
+I |
Apply or remove underline formatting. |
+U |
Apply or remove strikethrough formatting. |
Shift++X |
Hide a column. |
+Right parenthesis ()) |
Unhide a column. |
Shift++Right parenthesis ()) |
Hide a row. |
+Left parenthesis (() |
Unhide a row. |
Shift++Left parenthesis (() |
Edit the active cell. |
Control+U |
Cancel an entry in the cell or the formula bar. |
Esc |
Edit the active cell and then clear it or delete the preceding character in the active cell as you edit the cell contents. |
Delete |
Paste text into the active cell. |
+V |
Complete a cell entry |
Return |
Give selected cells the current cell’s entry. |
+Return |
Enter a formula as an array formula. |
Shift++Return |
Display the Formula Builder after you type a valid function name in a formula. |
Control+A |
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Select cells, columns, or rows
To do this |
Press |
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Extend the selection by one cell. |
Shift+Arrow key |
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell. |
Shift++Arrow key |
Extend the selection to the beginning of the row. |
Shift+Home |
Extend the selection to the beginning of the sheet. |
Control+Shift+Home |
Extend the selection to the last cell used |
Control+Shift+End |
Select the entire column. * |
Control+Spacebar |
Select the entire row. |
Shift+Spacebar |
Select the current region or entire sheet. Press more than once to expand the selection. |
+A |
Select only visible cells. |
Shift++Asterisk (*) |
Select only the active cell when multiple cells are selected. |
Shift+Delete |
Extend the selection down one screen. |
Shift+Page down |
Extend the selection up one screen |
Shift+Page up |
Alternate between hiding objects, displaying objects, |
Control+6 |
Turn on the capability to extend a selection |
F8 |
Add another range of cells to the selection. |
Shift+F8 |
Select the current array, which is the array that the |
Control+Forward slash (/) |
Select cells in a row that don’t match the value |
Control+Backward slash () |
Select only cells that are directly referred to by formulas in the selection. |
Control+Shift+Left bracket ([) |
Select all cells that are directly or indirectly referred to by formulas in the selection. |
Control+Shift+Left brace ({) |
Select only cells with formulas that refer directly to the active cell. |
Control+Right bracket (]) |
Select all cells with formulas that refer directly or indirectly to the active cell. |
Control+Shift+Right brace (}) |
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Work with a selection
To do this |
Press |
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Copy a selection. |
+C |
Paste a selection. |
+V |
Cut a selection. |
+X |
Clear a selection. |
Delete |
Delete the selection. |
Control+Hyphen |
Undo the last action. |
+Z |
Hide a column. |
+Right parenthesis ()) |
Unhide a column. |
+Shift+Right parenthesis ()) |
Hide a row. |
+Left parenthesis (() |
Unhide a row. |
+Shift+Left parenthesis (() |
Move selected rows, columns, or cells. |
Hold the Shift key while you drag a selected row, column, or selected cells to move the selected cells and drop to insert them in a new location. If you don’t hold the Shift key while you drag and drop, the selected cells will be cut from the original location and pasted to the new location (not inserted). |
Move from top to bottom within the selection (down). * |
Return |
Move from bottom to top within the selection (up). * |
Shift+Return |
Move from left to right within the selection, |
Tab key |
Move from right to left within the selection, |
Shift+Tab |
Move clockwise to the next corner of the selection. |
Control+Period (.) |
Group selected cells. |
+Shift+K |
Ungroup selected cells. |
+Shift+J |
* These shortcuts might move in another direction other than down or up. If you’d like to change the direction of these shortcuts using the mouse, select Excel > Preferences > Edit, and then, in After pressing Return, move selection, select the direction you want to move to.
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Use charts
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Insert a new chart sheet. * |
F11 |
Cycle through chart object selection. |
Arrow keys |
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Sort, filter, and use PivotTable reports
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Open the Sort dialog box. |
+Shift+R |
Add or remove a filter. |
+Shift+F |
Display the Filter list or PivotTable page |
Option+Down arrow key |
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Outline data
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Display or hide outline symbols. |
Control+8 |
Hide selected rows. |
Control+9 |
Unhide selected rows. |
Control+Shift+Left parenthesis (() |
Hide selected columns. |
Control+Zero (0) |
Unhide selected columns. |
Control+Shift+Right parenthesis ()) |
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Use function key shortcuts
Excel for Mac uses the function keys for common commands, including Copy and Paste. For quick access to these shortcuts, you can change your Apple system preferences, so you don’t have to press the Fn key every time you use a function key shortcut.
Note: Changing system function key preferences affects how the function keys work for your Mac, not just Excel for Mac. After changing this setting, you can still perform the special features printed on a function key. Just press the Fn key. For example, to use the F12 key to change your volume, you would press Fn+F12.
If a function key doesn’t work as you expect it to, press the Fn key in addition to the function key. If you don’t want to press the Fn key each time, you can change your Apple system preferences. For instructions, go to Change function key preferences with the mouse.
The following table provides the function key shortcuts for Excel for Mac.
To do this |
Press |
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Display the Help window. |
F1 |
Edit the selected cell. |
F2 |
Insert a note or open and edit a cell note. |
Shift+F2 |
Insert a threaded comment or open and reply to a threaded comment. |
+Shift+F2 |
Open the Save dialog box. |
Option+F2 |
Open the Formula Builder. |
Shift+F3 |
Open the Define Name dialog box. |
+F3 |
Close a window or a dialog box. |
+F4 |
Display the Go To dialog box. |
F5 |
Display the Find dialog box. |
Shift+F5 |
Move to the Search Sheet dialog box. |
Control+F5 |
Switch focus between the worksheet, ribbon, task pane, and status bar. |
F6 or Shift+F6 |
Check spelling. |
F7 |
Open the thesaurus. |
Shift+F7 |
Extend the selection. |
F8 |
Add to the selection. |
Shift+F8 |
Display the Macro dialog box. |
Option+F8 |
Calculate all open workbooks. |
F9 |
Calculate the active sheet. |
Shift+F9 |
Minimize the active window. |
Control+F9 |
Display the context menu, or «right click» menu. |
Shift+F10 |
Display a pop-up menu (on object button menu), such as by clicking the button after you paste into a sheet. |
Option+Shift+F10 |
Maximize or restore the active window. |
Control+F10 |
Insert a new chart sheet.* |
F11 |
Insert a new sheet.* |
Shift+F11 |
Insert an Excel 4.0 macro sheet. |
+F11 |
Open Visual Basic. |
Option+F11 |
Display the Save As dialog box. |
F12 |
Display the Open dialog box. |
+F12 |
Open the Power Query Editor |
Option+F12 |
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Change function key preferences with the mouse
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On the Apple menu, select System Preferences > Keyboard.
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On the Keyboard tab, select the checkbox for Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys.
Drawing
To do this |
Press |
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Toggle Drawing mode on and off. |
+Control+Z |
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See also
Excel help & learning
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Excel
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Excel
Screen reader support for Excel
This article describes the keyboard shortcuts in Excel for iOS.
Notes:
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If you’re familiar with keyboard shortcuts on your macOS computer, the same key combinations work with Excel for iOS using an external keyboard, too.
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To quickly find a shortcut, you can use the Search. Press +F and then type your search words.
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Navigate the worksheet
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Format and edit data
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Work in cells or the formula bar
Navigate the worksheet
To do this |
Press |
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Move one cell to the right. |
Tab key |
Move one cell up, down, left, or right. |
Arrow keys |
Move to the next sheet in the workbook. |
Option+Right arrow key |
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook. |
Option+Left arrow key |
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Format and edit data
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Apply outline border. |
+Option+0 |
Remove outline border. |
+Option+Hyphen (-) |
Hide column(s). |
+0 |
Hide row(s). |
Control+9 |
Unhide column(s). |
Shift++0 or Shift+Control+Right parenthesis ()) |
Unhide row(s). |
Shift+Control+9 or Shift+Control+Left parenthesis (() |
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Work in cells or the formula bar
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Move to the cell on the right. |
Tab key |
Move within cell text. |
Arrow keys |
Copy a selection. |
+C |
Paste a selection. |
+V |
Cut a selection. |
+X |
Undo an action. |
+Z |
Redo an action. |
+Y or +Shift+Z |
Apply bold formatting to the selected text. |
+B |
Apply italic formatting to the selected text. |
+I |
Underline the selected text. |
+U |
Select all. |
+A |
Select a range of cells. |
Shift+Left or Right arrow key |
Insert a line break within a cell. |
+Option+Return or Control+Option+Return |
Move the cursor to the beginning of the current line within a cell. |
+Left arrow key |
Move the cursor to the end of the current line within a cell. |
+Right arrow key |
Move the cursor to the beginning of the current cell. |
+Up arrow key |
Move the cursor to the end of the current cell. |
+Down arrow key |
Move the cursor up by one paragraph within a cell that contains a line break. |
Option+Up arrow key |
Move the cursor down by one paragraph within a cell that contains a line break. |
Option+Down arrow key |
Move the cursor right by one word. |
Option+Right arrow key |
Move the cursor left by one word. |
Option+Left arrow key |
Insert an AutoSum formula. |
Shift++T |
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See also
Excel help & learning
Screen reader support for Excel
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Excel
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Excel
This article describes the keyboard shortcuts in Excel for Android.
Notes:
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If you’re familiar with keyboard shortcuts on your Windows computer, the same key combinations work with Excel for Android using an external keyboard, too.
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To quickly find a shortcut, you can use the Search. Press Control+F and then type your search words.
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Navigate the worksheet
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Work with cells
Navigate the worksheet
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Move one cell to the right. |
Tab key |
Move one cell up, down, left, or right. |
Up, Down, Left, or Right arrow key |
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Work with cells
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Save a worksheet. |
Control+S |
Copy a selection. |
Control+C |
Paste a selection. |
Control+V |
Cut a selection. |
Control+X |
Undo an action. |
Control+Z |
Redo an action. |
Control+Y |
Apply bold formatting. |
Control+B |
Apply italic formatting. |
Control+I |
Apply underline formatting. |
Control+U |
Select all. |
Control+A |
Find. |
Control+F |
Insert a line break within a cell. |
Alt+Enter |
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See also
Excel help & learning
Screen reader support for Excel
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Excel
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Excel
This article describes the keyboard shortcuts in Excel for the web.
Notes:
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If you use Narrator with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you have to turn off scan mode in order to edit documents, spreadsheets, or presentations with Microsoft 365 for the web. For more information, refer to Turn off virtual or browse mode in screen readers in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
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To quickly find a shortcut, you can use the Search. Press Ctrl+F and then type your search words.
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When you use Excel for the web, we recommend that you use Microsoft Edge as your web browser. Because Excel for the web runs in your web browser, the keyboard shortcuts are different from those in the desktop program. For example, you’ll use Ctrl+F6 instead of F6 for jumping in and out of the commands. Also, common shortcuts like F1 (Help) and Ctrl+O (Open) apply to the web browser — not Excel for the web.
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Quick tips for using keyboard shortcuts with Excel for the web
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Frequently used shortcuts
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Access keys: Shortcuts for using the ribbon
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Keyboard shortcuts for editing cells
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Keyboard shortcuts for entering data
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Keyboard shortcuts for editing data within a cell
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Keyboard shortcuts for formatting cells
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Keyboard shortcuts for moving and scrolling within worksheets
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Keyboard shortcuts for working with objects
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Keyboard shortcuts for working with cells, rows, columns, and objects
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Keyboard shortcuts for moving within a selected range
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Keyboard shortcuts for calculating data
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Accessibility Shortcuts Menu (Alt+Shift+A)
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Control keyboard shortcuts in Excel for the web by overriding browser keyboard shortcuts
Quick tips for using keyboard shortcuts with Excel for the web
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To find any command quickly, press Alt+Windows logo key, Q to jump to the Search or Tell Me text field. In Search or Tell Me, type a word or the name of a command you want (available only in Editing mode). Search or Tell Me searches for related options and provides a list. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select a command, and then press Enter.
Depending on the version of Microsoft 365 you are using, the Search text field at the top of the app window might be called Tell Me instead. Both offer a largely similar experience, but some options and search results can vary.
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To jump to a particular cell in a workbook, use the Go To option: press Ctrl+G, type the cell reference (such as B14), and then press Enter.
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If you use a screen reader, go to Accessibility Shortcuts Menu (Alt+Shift+A).
Frequently used shortcuts
These are the most frequently used shortcuts for Excel for the web.
Tip: To quickly create a new worksheet in Excel for the web, open your browser, type Excel.new in the address bar, and then press Enter.
To do this |
Press |
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Go to a specific cell. |
Ctrl+G |
Move down. |
Page down or Down arrow key |
Move up. |
Page up or Up arrow key |
Print a workbook. |
Ctrl+P |
Copy selection. |
Ctrl+C |
Paste selection. |
Ctrl+V |
Cut selection. |
Ctrl+X |
Undo action. |
Ctrl+Z |
Open workbook. |
Ctrl+O |
Close workbook. |
Ctrl+W |
Open the Save As dialog box. |
Alt+F2 |
Use Find. |
Ctrl+F or Shift+F3 |
Apply bold formatting. |
Ctrl+B |
Open the context menu. |
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Jump to Search or Tell me. |
Alt+Q |
Repeat Find downward. |
Shift+F4 |
Repeat Find upward. |
Ctrl+Shift+F4 |
Insert a chart. |
Alt+F1 |
Display the access keys (ribbon commands) on the classic ribbon when using Narrator. |
Alt+Period (.) |
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Access keys: Shortcuts for using the ribbon
Excel for the web offers access keys, keyboard shortcuts to navigate the ribbon. If you’ve used access keys to save time on Excel for desktop computers, you’ll find access keys very similar in Excel for the web.
In Excel for the web, access keys all start with Alt+Windows logo key, then add a letter for the ribbon tab. For example, to go to the Review tab, press Alt+Windows logo key, R.
Note: To learn how to override the browser’s Alt-based ribbon shortcuts, go to Control keyboard shortcuts in Excel for the web by overriding browser keyboard shortcuts.
If you’re using Excel for the web on a Mac computer, press Control+Option to start.
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To get to the ribbon, press Alt+Windows logo key, or press Ctrl+F6 until you reach the Home tab.
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To move between tabs on the ribbon, press the Tab key.
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To hide the ribbon so you have more room to work, press Ctrl+F1. To display the ribbon again, press Ctrl+F1.
Go to the access keys for the ribbon
To go directly to a tab on the ribbon, press one of the following access keys:
To do this |
Press |
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Go to the Search or Tell Me field on the ribbon and type a search term. |
Alt+Windows logo key, Q |
Open the File menu. |
Alt+Windows logo key, F |
Open the Home tab and format text and numbers or use other tools such as Sort & Filter. |
Alt+Windows logo key, H |
Open the Insert tab and insert a function, table, chart, hyperlink, or threaded comment. |
Alt+Windows logo key, N |
Open the Data tab and refresh connections or use data tools. |
Alt+Windows logo key, A |
Open the Review tab and use the Accessibility Checker or work with threaded comments and notes. |
Alt+Windows logo key, R |
Open the View tab to choose a view, freeze rows or columns in your worksheet, or show gridlines and headers. |
Alt+Windows logo key, W |
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Work in the ribbon tabs and menus
The shortcuts in this table can save time when you work with the ribbon tabs and ribbon menus.
To do this |
Press |
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Select the active tab of the ribbon and activate the access keys. |
Alt+Windows logo key. To move to a different tab, use an access key or the Tab key. |
Move the focus to commands on the ribbon. |
Enter, then the Tab key or Shift+Tab |
Activate a selected button. |
Spacebar or Enter |
Open the list for a selected command. |
Spacebar or Enter |
Open the menu for a selected button. |
Alt+Down arrow key |
When a menu or submenu is open, move to the next command. |
Esc |
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Keyboard shortcuts for editing cells
Tip: If a spreadsheet opens in the Viewing mode, editing commands won’t work. To switch to Editing mode, press Alt+Windows logo key, Z, M, E.
To do this |
Press |
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Insert a row above the current row. |
Alt+Windows logo key, H, I, R |
Insert a column to the left of the current column. |
Alt+Windows logo key, H, I, C |
Cut selection. |
Ctrl+X |
Copy selection. |
Ctrl+C |
Paste selection. |
Ctrl+V |
Undo an action. |
Ctrl+Z |
Redo an action. |
Ctrl+Y |
Start a new line in the same cell. |
Alt+Enter |
Insert a hyperlink. |
Ctrl+K |
Insert a table. |
Ctrl+L |
Insert a function. |
Shift+F3 |
Increase font size. |
Ctrl+Shift+Right angle bracket (>) |
Decrease font size. |
Ctrl+Shift+Left angle bracket (<) |
Apply a filter. |
Alt+Windows logo key, A, T |
Re-apply a filter. |
Ctrl+Alt+L |
Toggle AutoFilter on and off. |
Ctrl+Shift+L |
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Keyboard shortcuts for entering data
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Complete cell entry and select the cell below. |
Enter |
Complete cell entry and select the cell above. |
Shift+Enter |
Complete cell entry and select the next cell in the row. |
Tab key |
Complete cell entry and select the previous cell in the row. |
Shift+Tab |
Cancel cell entry. |
Esc |
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Keyboard shortcuts for editing data within a cell
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Edit the selected cell. |
F2 |
Cycle through all the various combinations of absolute and relative references when a cell reference or range is selected in a formula. |
F4 |
Clear the selected cell. |
Delete |
Clear the selected cell and start editing. |
Backspace |
Go to beginning of cell line. |
Home |
Go to end of cell line. |
End |
Select right by one character. |
Shift+Right arrow key |
Select to the beginning of cell data. |
Shift+Home |
Select to the end of cell data. |
Shift+End |
Select left by one character. |
Shift+Left arrow key |
Extend 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+Shift+Right arrow key or Ctrl+Shift+Left arrow key |
Insert the current date. |
Ctrl+Semicolon (;) |
Insert the current time. |
Ctrl+Shift+Semicolon (;) |
Copy a formula from the cell above. |
Ctrl+Apostrophe (‘) |
Copy the value from the cell above. |
Ctrl+Shift+Apostrophe (‘) |
Insert a formula argument. |
Ctrl+Shift+A |
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Keyboard shortcuts for formatting cells
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Apply bold formatting. |
Ctrl+B |
Apply italic formatting. |
Ctrl+I |
Apply underline formatting. |
Ctrl+U |
Paste formatting. |
Shift+Ctrl+V |
Apply the outline border to the selected cells. |
Ctrl+Shift+Ampersand (&) |
Apply the number format. |
Ctrl+Shift+1 |
Apply the time format. |
Ctrl+Shift+2 |
Apply the date format. |
Ctrl+Shift+3 |
Apply the currency format. |
Ctrl+Shift+4 |
Apply the percentage format. |
Ctrl+Shift+5 |
Apply the scientific format. |
Ctrl+Shift+6 |
Apply outside border. |
Ctrl+Shift+7 |
Open the Number Format dialog box. |
Ctrl+1 |
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Keyboard shortcuts for moving and scrolling within worksheets
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Move up one cell. |
Up arrow key or Shift+Enter |
Move down one cell. |
Down arrow key or Enter |
Move right one cell. |
Right arrow key or Tab key |
Go to the beginning of the row. |
Home |
Go to cell A1. |
Ctrl+Home |
Go to the last cell of the used range. |
Ctrl+End |
Move down one screen (28 rows). |
Page down |
Move up one screen (28 rows). |
Page up |
Move to the edge of the current data region. |
Ctrl+Right arrow key or Ctrl+Left arrow key |
Move between ribbon and workbook content. |
Ctrl+F6 |
Move to a different ribbon tab. |
Tab key Press Enter to go to the ribbon for the tab. |
Insert a new sheet. |
Shift+F11 |
Switch to the next sheet. |
Alt+Ctrl+Page down |
Switch to the next sheet (when in Microsoft Teams or a browser other than Chrome). |
Ctrl+Page down |
Switch to the previous sheet. |
Alt+Ctrl+Page up |
Switch to previous sheet (when in Microsoft Teams or a browser other than Chrome). |
Ctrl+Page up |
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Keyboard shortcuts for working with objects
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Open menu or drill down. |
Alt+Down arrow key |
Close menu or drill up. |
Alt+Up arrow key |
Follow hyperlink. |
Ctrl+Enter |
Open a note for editing. |
Shift+F2 |
Open and reply to a threaded comment. |
Ctrl+Shift+F2 |
Rotate an object left. |
Alt+Left arrow key |
Rotate an object right. |
Alt+Right arrow key |
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Keyboard shortcuts for working with cells, rows, columns, and objects
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Select a range of cells. |
Shift+Arrow keys |
Select an entire column. |
Ctrl+Spacebar |
Select an entire row. |
Shift+Spacebar |
Extend 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+Shift+Right arrow key or Ctrl+Shift+Left arrow key |
Add a non-adjacent cell or range to a selection. |
Shift+F8 |
Insert cells, rows, or columns. |
Ctrl+Plus sign (+) |
Delete cells, rows, or columns. |
Ctrl+Minus sign (-) |
Hide rows. |
Ctrl+9 |
Unhide rows. |
Ctrl+Shift+9 |
Hide columns |
Ctrl+0 |
Unhide columns |
Ctrl+Shift+0 |
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Keyboard shortcuts for moving within a selected range
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Move from top to bottom (or forward through the selection). |
Enter |
Move from bottom to top (or back through the selection). |
Shift+Enter |
Move forward through a row (or down through a single-column selection). |
Tab key |
Move back through a row (or up through a single-column selection). |
Shift+Tab |
Move to an active cell. |
Shift+Backspace |
Move to an active cell and keep the selection. |
Ctrl+Backspace |
Rotate the active cell through the corners of the selection. |
Ctrl+Period (.) |
Move to the next selected range. |
Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow key |
Move to the previous selected range. |
Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key |
Extend selection to the last used cell in the sheet. |
Ctrl+Shift+End |
Extend selection to the first cell in the sheet. |
Ctrl+Shift+Home |
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Keyboard shortcuts for calculating data
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Calculate workbook (refresh). |
F9 |
Perform full calculation. |
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F9 |
Refresh external data. |
Alt+F5 |
Refresh all external data. |
Ctrl+Alt+F5 |
Apply Auto Sum. |
Alt+Equal sign ( = ) |
Apply Flash Fill. |
Ctrl+E |
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Accessibility Shortcuts Menu (Alt+Shift+A)
Access the common features quickly by using the following shortcuts:
To do this |
Press |
---|---|
Cycle between landmark regions. |
Ctrl+F6 or Ctrl+Shift+F6 |
Move within a landmark region. |
Tab key or Shift+Tab |
Go to the Search or Tell Me field to run any command. |
Alt+Q |
Display or hide Key Tips or access the ribbon. |
Alt+Windows logo key |
Edit the selected cell. |
F2 |
Go to a specific cell. |
Ctrl+G |
Move to another worksheet in the workbook. |
Ctrl+Alt+Page up or Ctrl+Alt+Page down |
Open the context menu. |
Shift+F10 or Windows Menu key |
Read row header. |
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T |
Read row until an active cell. |
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Home |
Read row from an active cell. |
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+End |
Read column header. |
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+H |
Read column until an active cell. |
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Page up |
Read column from an active cell. |
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Page down |
Open a list of moving options within a dialog box. |
Ctrl+Alt+Spacebar |
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Control keyboard shortcuts in Excel for the web by overriding browser keyboard shortcuts
Excel for the web works in a browser. Browsers have keyboard shortcuts, some of which conflict with shortcuts that work in Excel on the desktop. You can control these shortcuts, so they work the same in both versions of Excel by changing the Keyboard Shortcuts settings. Overriding browser shortcuts also enables you to open the Excel for the web Help by pressing F1.
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See also
Excel help & learning
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Excel
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Excel
Screen reader support for Excel
Technical support for customers with disabilities
Microsoft wants to provide the best possible experience for all our customers. If you have a disability or questions related to accessibility, please contact the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk for technical assistance. The Disability Answer Desk support team is trained in using many popular assistive technologies and can offer assistance in English, Spanish, French, and American Sign Language. Please go to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk site to find out the contact details for your region.
If you are a government, commercial, or enterprise user, please contact the enterprise Disability Answer Desk.
There are two ways to press the shortcut keys depending on the separator character used in the sequence.
+ Plus
The + (plus) between keys means press & hold the keys together in order. For example, to press the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+L to Toggle Filters, you will:
Press & hold Ctrl, then press & hold Shift, then press L. Then release all keys.
, Comma
The , (comma) between keys means press & release each key in order. For example, to press the shortcut Alt,E,S to open Paste Special, you will:
Press & release Alt, then press & release E, then press & release S.
Laptop Keyboards
If you are using a laptop keyboard then you might be limited on the some of the shortcuts you can press. Laptop keyboards tend to have smaller keyboards and don’t always contain keys like Page Up, Page Down, Menu, etc.
You might also need to press the Fn (function) key in combination with the function keys F1 to F12. Some laptops have Fn Lock Mode so that you don’t have to press Fn with the the function keys.
Checkout our post on the Best Keyboards for Excel Keyboard Shortcuts to learn more.
Below is a listing of most major shortcut keys and key combinations usable in Microsoft Excel. See the computer shortcuts page if you are looking for shortcut keys used in other programs.
MS Excel Shortcuts Keys, when starting with Microsoft Excel, knowing a few ms excel shortcuts keys will reduce your work time and make it easier to work on Excel. Using the mouse to do all the tasks reduces your productivity. Here are the most used Excel shortcuts to use when you just begin working with Microsoft Excel.
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These MS Excel Keyboard shortcuts for beginner works with all versions of MS Excel 2003, MS Excel 2007, MS Excel 2010, MS Excel 2013, MS Excel 2016, MS Excel 2019 & Office 365. In this blog, you will learn how to use basic excel shortcuts.
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Create new workbook |
CTRL + N |
⌘ + N |
Open workbook |
CTRL O |
⌘ O |
Save workbook |
CTRL S |
⌘ S |
Save as |
F12 |
⌘ ⇧ S |
Print Excel sheet |
CTRL P |
⌘ P |
Open print preview window |
CTRL F2 |
|
Close current window |
CTRL W |
⌘ W |
Close Excel |
ALT F4 |
⌘ Q |
Ribbon Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Expand or collapse |
CTRL F1 |
⌘ ⌥ R |
Excel hot keys |
ALT |
|
Move to Next Ribbon Control |
TAB |
TAB |
Move to a previous button |
SHIFT TAB |
SPACE |
Accept and Confirm |
ENTER |
RETURN |
Get help |
F1 |
Active Cell Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Select active cell only |
SHIFT BACKSPACE |
⇧ DELETE |
Show active cell on a worksheet |
CTRL BACKSPACE |
⌘ DELETE |
Move active cell clockwise in selection |
CTRL . |
⌃ . |
Move active cell down in selection |
ENTER |
RETURN |
Move active cell up in selection |
SHIFT ENTER |
⇧ RETURN |
Move active cell Right in a selection |
TAB |
TAB |
Move active cell Left in a selection |
SHIFT TAB |
⇧ TAB |
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General Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Open Help |
F1 |
⌘ / |
Undo last action |
CTRL Z |
⌘ Z |
Redo last action |
CTRL Y |
⌘ Y |
Copy selected cells |
CTRL C |
⌘ C |
Repeat last action |
F4 |
⌘ Y |
Cut selected cells |
CTRL X |
⌘ X |
Paste content from clipboard |
CTRL V |
⌘ V |
Display Paste Special |
ALT E S |
⌘ ^ V |
Display Find and Replace |
CTRL F |
⌘ F |
Find with Replace selected |
CTRL H |
^ H |
Find previous match |
CTRL SHIFT F4 |
⌘ ⇧ G |
Find next match |
SHIFT F4 |
⌘ G |
Create Embedded Chart |
ALT F1 |
Fn ⌥ F1 |
Create chart in new worksheet |
F11 |
Fn F11 |
Toggle auto filter |
CTRL SHIFT L |
⌘ ⇧ F |
Activate filter Dropdown |
ALT ↓ |
⌥ ↓ |
Insert table |
CTRL T |
^ T |
Select table row |
SHIFT SPACE |
⇧ SPACE |
Select table column |
CTRL SPACE |
^ SPACE |
Select table |
CTRL A |
⌘ A |
Selection Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Select entire row |
SHIFT SPACE |
⇧ SPACE |
Select entire column |
CTRL SPACE |
^ SPACE |
Select entire worksheet |
CTRL A |
⌘ A |
Toggle add to selection mode |
SHIFT F8 |
Fn ⇧ F8 |
Cancel selection |
ESC |
ESC |
Navigation Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Move one cell right |
→ |
→ |
Move one cell left |
← |
← |
Move one cell up |
↑ |
↑ |
Move one cell down |
↓ |
↓ |
Move one screen Right |
ALT Pg Dn |
Fn ⌥ ↓ |
Move one screen left |
ALT Pg Up |
Fn ⌥ ↑ |
Move one screen up |
Pg Up |
Fn ↑ |
Move one screen down |
Pg Dn |
Fn ↓ |
Move to right edge of data region |
CTRL → |
^ → |
Move to left edge of data region |
CTRL ← |
^ ← |
Move to top edge of data region |
CTRL ↑ |
^ ↑ |
Move to bottom edge of data region |
CTRL ↓ |
^ ↓ |
Move to beginning of row |
HOME |
Fn ← |
Move to last cell in worksheet |
CTRL END |
Fn ^ → |
Move to first cell in worksheet |
CTRL HOME |
Fn ^ ← |
Turn End mode on |
END |
Fn → |
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Number Formatting Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Apply general format |
CTRL SHIFT ~ |
^ ⇧ ~ |
Apply Currency Format |
CTRL SHIFT $ |
^ ⇧ $ |
Apply Percentage Format |
CTRL SHIFT % |
^ ⇧ % |
Apply Scientific Format |
CTRL SHIFT ^ |
^ ⇧ ^ |
Apply Date Format |
CTRL SHIFT # |
^ ⇧ # |
Apply Time Format |
CTRL SHIFT @ |
^ ⇧ @ |
Apply Number Format |
CTRL SHIFT ! |
^ ⇧ ! |
Extend Selection Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
ES by One Cell Right |
SHIFT → |
⇧ → |
ES by One Cell Left |
SHIFT ← |
⇧ ← |
ES by One cell Up |
SHIFT ↑ |
⇧ ↑ |
ES by One Cell Down |
SHIFT ↓ |
⇧ ↓ |
ES to the last Cell Right |
CTRL SHIFT → |
^ ⇧ → |
ES to the last Cell Left |
CTRL SHIFT ← |
^ ⇧ ← |
ES to the last Cell Up |
CTRL SHIFT ↑ |
^ ⇧ ↑ |
ES to the Last Cell Down |
CTRL SHIFT ↓ |
^ ⇧ ↓ |
ES Up One Screen |
SHIFT Pg Up |
Fn ⇧ ↑ |
ES Down One Screen |
SHIFT Pg Dn |
Fn ⇧ ↓ |
ES Right One Screen |
ALT SHIFT Pg Dn |
Fn ⇧ ⌥ ↓ |
ES Left One Screen |
ALT SHIFT Pg Up |
Fn ⇧ ⌥ ↑ |
ES to Start of Row |
SHIFT HOME |
Fn ⇧ ← |
ES to the First Cell in the worksheet |
CTRL SHIFT HOME |
Fn ^ ⇧ ← |
ES to the last cell in the Worksheet |
CTRL SHIFT END |
Fn ^ ⇧ → |
Toggle ES Mode |
F8 |
Fn F8 |
Cell Edit Mode Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Display ‘Go To’ Dialog Box |
CTRL G |
^ G |
Select Row Differences |
CTRL |
^ |
Select Column Differences |
CTRL SHIFT | |
^ ⇧ | |
Select Cells with Comments |
CTRL SHIFT O |
Fn ^ ⇧ O |
Select Current Region |
CTRL A |
⌘ A |
Select Current Array |
CTRL / |
^ / |
Select Direct Precedents |
CTRL [ |
^ [ |
Select All Precedents |
CTRL SHIFT { |
^ ⇧ { |
Select Direct Dependents |
CTRL ] |
^ ] |
Select All Dependents |
CTRL SHIFT } |
^ ⇧ } |
Select Visible Cells Only |
ALT ; |
⌘ ⇧ Z |
Entering Data Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Enter and Move down |
ENTER |
RETURN |
Enter and Move up |
SHIFT ENTER |
⇧ RETURN |
Enter and Move right |
TAB |
TAB |
Enter and Move left |
SHIFT TAB |
⇧ TAB |
Enter same data in multiple cells |
CTRL ENTER |
^ RETURN |
Insert Current Date |
CTRL ; |
^ ; |
Insert current time |
CTRL SHIFT : |
⌘ ; |
Fill down from cell above |
CTRL D |
^ D |
Fill right from cell left |
CTRL R |
^ R |
Copy formulas from cell above |
CTRL ‘ |
^ ‘ |
Copy value from cell above |
CTRL SHIFT “ |
^ ⇧ “ |
Add Hyperlink |
CTRL K |
⌘ K |
Display auto complete list |
ALT ↓ |
⌥ ↓ |
Flash Fill |
CTRL E |
Formatting Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Format (almost) anything |
CTRL 1 |
⌘ 1 |
Display format cells font tab |
CTRL SHIFT F |
^ ⇧ F |
Apply or Remove bold formatting |
CTRL B |
⌘ B |
Apply or Remove italic formatting |
CTRL I |
⌘ I |
Apply or Remove Underscoring |
CTRL U |
⌘ U |
Toggle strike through formatting |
CTRL 5 |
⌘ ⇧ X |
Align Center |
ALT H A C |
⌘ E |
Align Left |
ALT H A L |
⌘ L |
Align Right |
ALT H A R |
⌘ R |
Indent |
ALT H 6 |
^ ⌥ TAB |
Remove Indent |
ALT H 5 |
^ ⌥ ⇧ TAB |
Increase font size one step |
ALT H FG |
⌘ ⇧ > |
Decrease font size one step |
ALT H FK |
⌘ ⇧ < |
Borders Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Add Border Outline |
CTRL SHIFT & |
⌘ ⌥ 0 |
Add OR Remove Border Right |
ALT R |
⌘ ⌥ → |
Add OR Remove Border Left |
ALT L |
⌘ ⌥ ← |
Add OR Remove Border Top |
ALT T |
⌘ ⌥ ↑ |
Add OR Remove Border Bottom |
ALT B |
⌘ ⌥ ↓ |
Add OR Remove Border Upward Diagonal |
ALT D |
|
Add OR Remove Border Horizontal Interior |
ALT H |
|
Remove Borders |
CTRL SHIFT _ |
⌘ ⌥ _ |
Dialog Boxes Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Move to Next Control |
TAB |
TAB |
Cancel and close the dialog box |
ESC |
ESC |
Toggle between open books |
CTRL TAB |
⇧ TAB |
Move to previous tab |
CTRL SHIFT TAB |
^ ⇧ TAB |
Accept and apply |
ENTER |
RETURN |
Check and Uncheck box |
SPACE |
SPACE |
Formulas Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Toggle Absolute & Relative references |
F4 |
⌘ T |
Open Insert function dialog |
SHIFT F3 |
Fn ⇧ F3 |
AutoSum selected cells |
ALT = |
⌘ ⇧ T |
Toggle formulas on and off |
CTRL ‘ |
^ ‘ |
Enter Array formula |
CTRL SHIFT ENTER |
^ ⇧ RETURN |
Calculate worksheets |
F9 |
Fn F9 |
Calculate active worksheet |
SHIFT F9 |
Fn ⇧ F9 |
Force calculate all worksheets |
CTRL ALT F9 |
|
Evaluate part of a formula |
F9 |
Fn F9 |
Expand/Collapse formula bar |
CTRL SHIFT U |
^ ⇧ U |
Display function arguments dialog box |
CTRL A |
^ A |
Define name |
CTRL F3 |
Fn ^ F3 |
Define names form lables |
CTRL SHIFT F3 |
Fn ^ ⇧ F3 |
Paste name into formula |
F3 |
Pivot Table Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Select entire pivot table |
CTRL A |
⌘ A |
Toggle pivot table field checkbox |
SPACE |
SPACE |
Group pivot table items |
ALT SHIFT → |
⌘ ⇧ K |
Ungroup pivot table items |
ALT SHIFT ← |
⌘ ⇧ J |
Hide pivot table item |
CTRL – |
⌘ – |
Create pivot chart on same worksheet |
ALT F1 |
|
Open pivot table wizard |
ALT D P |
⌘ ⌥ P |
Insert calculated field |
CTRL SHIFT + |
|
Create pivot chart on new worksheet |
F11 |
Fn F11 |
Grid Operations Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Display insert dialog box |
CTRL SHIFT + |
⌘ ⇧ + |
Insert rows |
CTRL SHIFT + |
⌘ ⇧ + |
Insert columns |
CTRL SHIFT + |
⌘ ⇧ + |
Display delete dialog box |
CTRL – |
⌘ – |
Delete rows |
CTRL – |
⌘ – |
Delete columns |
CTRL – |
⌘ – |
Delete cells |
CTRL – |
⌘ – |
Delete contents of selected cells |
DELETE |
Fn DELETE |
Hide columns |
CTRL 0 |
^ 0 |
Hide rows |
CTRL 9 |
^ 9 |
Unhide rows |
CTRL SHIFT 9 |
^ ⇧ 9 |
Unhide columns |
CTRL SHIFT 0 |
^ ⇧ 0 |
Group rows or columns |
ALT SHIFT → |
⌘ ⇧ K |
Ungroup rows or columns |
ALT SHIFT ← |
⌘ ⇧ J |
Open group dialog box |
ALT SHIFT → |
⌘ ⇧ K |
Open ungroup dialog box |
ALT SHIFT ← |
⌘ ⇧ J |
Hide or show outline symbols |
CTRL 8 |
^ 8 |
Workbook Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Insert new worksheet |
SHIFT F11 |
Fn ⇧ F11 |
Go to next worksheet |
CTRL Pg Dn |
Fn ^ ↓ |
Go to previous worksheet |
CTRL Pg Up |
Fn ^ ↑ |
Move to next pane |
F6 |
Fn F6 |
Move to previous pane |
SHIFT F6 |
Fn ⇧ F6 |
Go to next workbook |
CTRL TAB |
^ TAB |
Go to previous workbook |
CTRL SHIFT TAB |
^ ⇧ TAB |
Minimize current workbook window |
CTRL F9 |
⌘ M |
Maximize current workbook window |
CTRL F10 |
Fn ^ F10 |
Toggle scroll lock |
SCROLL LOCK |
Fn ⇧ F14 |
Others Excel Shortcuts
Descriptions |
Windows Shortcuts |
Mac Shortcuts |
---|---|---|
Open spelling dialog box |
F7 |
Fn F7 |
Open thesaurus dialog box |
SHIFT F7 |
Fn ⇧ F7 |
Open macro dialog box |
ALT F8 |
Fn ⌥ F8 |
Open VBA editor |
ALT F11 |
Fn ⌥ F11 |
Duplicate object |
CTRL D |
⌘ D |
Snap to grid |
ALT |
⌘ |
Hide or show objects |
CTRL 6 |
^ 6 |
Display modify cell style |
ALT ‘ |
⌘ ⇧ L |
Display shortcuts menu |
SHIFT F10 |
Fn ⇧ F10 |
Display control menu |
ALT SPACE |
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Creating Reports in Excel is time-consuming but we do have Shortcuts in Excel using which we will save time in navigation, formatting, selecting, and entering Formulas for our Data. You can also learn more tricks in Excel Dashboard Course
What do you think about the idea of Excel Shortcuts here?
What if the Excel Shortcuts can ease out these tasks?
Definitely, it can.
I don’t think there is any Excel User, who vigorously uses Excel and will dislike the idea of Using Excel Shortcut keys.
This will not only save your time but also save you from the extra efforts and pain that you put into using Excel while you deal with heaps of Data.
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FAQs
To insert Time in Excel, follow the steps:
- Select the Tab in which you wish to insert the time
- Press Ctrl + Shift + ; (semicolon)
- The current time will be inserted
To insert Date in Excel, follow the steps:
- Select the Tab in which you wish to insert the date
- Press Ctrl + ; (semicolon)
- The current date will be inserted
Ctrl + F is used to search in Excel
To assign your own shortcuts in Excel, follow the steps:
- Click on File > Options tab
- Click on Customize Ribbon
- Select Customize option at the bottom of the Customize ribbon dialog box
- In the Save Changes box, select the document for which you want to customize
- In categories box, select the category or the command
- Select New Shortcut Key Box, assign the shortcut of your choice
- Select assign and the changes will be made.
Ctrl + Shift + ~ is the shortcut for general format cells in Excel.
Ctrl + S is the key to save in excel.
Use Ctrl+ N keys to open new sheet in excel
I’m constantly gathering information about Excel keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys. Some time ago, I started developing an extremely comprehensive list of Excel keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys.
You can get the most recent version of this Cheat Sheet for free. The current version includes more than 350 entries/shortcuts.
If you want to learn more about keyboard shortcuts, including how to find them and how to create custom shortcuts, please refer to this blog post.
You can get free access to this Keyboard Shortcut PDF Cheat Sheet by clicking the button below.
One advantage of getting the PDF Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet is that you can (later) bring the keyboard shortcuts from the PDF file into Excel to rearrange them according to your preferences. You can use any of these methods to convert PDF files to Excel. You can also implement these methods using VBA.
I list the keyboard shortcuts in the Tables below. Use the following Table of Contents to navigate to the category of keyboard shortcuts you’re interested in.
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Charts And Graphs
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt + F1 | Create an embedded chart using currently selected data | |||
Alt + JA | (1) In Excel 2013 and later, go to Format tab of the Ribbon (when active); or (2) In Excel 2007 and 2010, go to Layout tab of the Ribbon (when active) | |||
Alt + JC | Go to Design tab of the Ribbon (when active) | |||
Alt + JC + A | In Excel 2013 and later, expand Add Chart Element drop-down menu | |||
Alt + N + B | Insert Bar Chart | |||
Alt + N + C | Insert Column Chart | |||
Alt + N + N | Insert Line Chart | |||
Alt + N + Q | Insert Pie or Doughnut Chart | |||
Alt + N + R | In Excel 2013 and later, Recommended Charts | |||
Alt + N + SD | In Excel 2013 and later, Insert Combo Chart | |||
Alt + N + X | Insert Text Box | |||
F11 | Create a chart in a separate Chart sheet using currently selected data |
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + B | Paste special, skipping blanks | When skipping blanks, existing values in the destination are not replaced by blanks in the source data | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + C | Paste cell comments | |||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + D | Paste special, performing an addition | Adds the value in the clipboard to the value(s) in the destination cells | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + E | Alt + H + V + T | Transpose when pasting | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + H | Alt + H + V + K | Paste all, keeping source formatting | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + I | Paste special, performing a division | Divides the value(s) in the destination cells by the value in the clipboard | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + M | Paste special, performing a multiplication | Multiplies the value(s) in the destination cells by the value in the clipboard | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + N | Paste data validation | |||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + S | Paste special, performing a subtraction | Subtracts the value in the clipboard from the value(s) in the destination cell(s) | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + U | Alt + H + V + A | Paste values and number formatting | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + V | Alt + H + V + V | Paste values | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + X | Alt + H + V + B | Paste all, except borders | ||
Alt + A + M | Displays the Remove Duplicates dialog box | |||
Alt + A + W + G | Display the Goal Seek dialog box | |||
Alt + A + W + S | Display the Scenario Manager dialog box | |||
Alt + A + W + T | Display the Data Table dialog box | |||
Alt + Enter | Start new line within cell |
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Alt + H + C + P | Display the Copy as Picture dialog | |||
Alt + H + E + A | Clear all | |||
Alt + H + E + L | Clear hyperlinks | |||
Alt + H + E + M | Clear comments | |||
Alt + H + E + R | Remove hyperlinks | |||
Alt + H + FI + A | Display the Fill Across Worksheets dialog box | |||
Alt + H + FI + J | Fill justify | |||
Alt + H + FI + L | Fill left as follows: (1) Copy right-most cell of a selected range into cells to the left; or (2) Copy from right cell into active cell | |||
Alt + H + FI + S | Display the Series dialog box | |||
Alt + H + FI + U | Fill up as follows: (1) Copy lower cell of a selected range into cells above; or (2) Copy from cell below into active cell | |||
Alt + H + FO | Display the Clipboard task pane | |||
Alt + H + V + E | Paste values, keeping source formatting | |||
Alt + H + V + I | Paste linked picture | |||
Alt + H + V + U | Paste picture | |||
Alt + R + A | Show all comments | |||
Alt + R + D | Delete comment | |||
Backspace | (1) Within Formula Bar or cell (in cell-editing mode), deletes 1 character to the left or deletes the selection (if any); or (2) When not in cell-editing mode, clears the contents of selected/active cell(s) | |||
Ctrl + ‘ | Ctrl + Shift + ‘ | Copy formula/text from cell above into active cell or Formula Bar | ||
Ctrl + « | Copy values/text from cell above into active cell or Formula Bar | |||
Ctrl + ; | Enter current date | |||
Ctrl + Alt + V | Alt + H + V + S | Display the Paste Special dialog box | There must be data in the Clipboard for command to be available | |
Ctrl + C | Ctrl + Insert | Alt + H + C + C | Copy | |
Ctrl + D | Alt + H + FI + D | Fill down as follows: (1) Copy top cell of a selected range into cells below; or (2) Copy from cell above into active cell | ||
Ctrl + Delete | Delete to the end of current line | |||
Ctrl + E | Alt + H + FI + F | Flash Fill | ||
Ctrl + Enter | (1) Enter current entry in selected range and stay in same active cell; or (2) Complete cell entry and stay in same active cell | |||
Ctrl + K | (1) Within a cell without hyperlinks, display the Insert Hyperlink dialog box; or (2) Within a cell with a hyperlink, display the Edit Hyperlink dialog box | |||
Ctrl + Q | Expand the Quick Analysis tool | |||
Ctrl + R | Alt + H + FI + R | Fill right as follows: (1) Copy left-most cell of a selected range into cells to the right; or (2) Copy from left cell into active cell | ||
Ctrl + Shift + : | Enter current time | |||
Ctrl + Shift + : | Enter current time | |||
Ctrl + V | Alt + H + V + P | Paste | Pastes at the insertion point and replaces any selection. There must be data in the Clipboard for command to be available | |
Ctrl + X | Alt + H + X | Cut | ||
Delete | Alt + H + E + C | Clear contents of the selected/active cell(s) | ||
Delete | Within Formula Bar or cell (in cell-editing mode), deletes 1 character to the right or deletes the selection (if any) | |||
Enter | (1) Within cell or Formula Bar, complete cell entry and (by default) go to cell below; or (2) Within an AutoFilter list, filter the list using the selected item | Enter is also under the Navigation and Selection category | ||
Esc | Within cell of Formula Bar, cancel entry | Esc is also under the Navigation and Selection category | ||
F2 | Edit active cell | Positions the insertion point at the end of cell contents. When Allow editing directly in cells is turned off, moves the insertion point to the Formula Bar | ||
F7 | Display the Spelling dialog box | |||
Right Mouse Button + E | When a row or column is selected, insert copied or cut cells | |||
Shift + Enter | Within cell of Formula Bar, complete cell entry and (by default) go to the cell above | |||
Shift + F10 + m | Insert or delete cell comment | |||
Shift + F2 | Insert or edit a cell comment | |||
Shift + F7 | Display the Thesaurus dialog box or task pane | |||
Shift + Tab | (1) Complete cell entry and move one cell to the left in a worksheet or to previous unlocked cell in a protected sheet; (2) Select suggestion from autocomplete to complete entry and move one cell to the left or to previous unlocked cell | Shift + Tab is also under the Navigation and Selection and Formulas and Functions categories | ||
Tab | (1) Complete cell entry and move one cell to the right in a worksheet or to next unlocked cell in a protected sheet; (2) Select suggestion from autocomplete to complete entry and move one cell to the right or to next unlocked cell | Tab is also under the Navigation and Selection and Formulas and Functions categories |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Display
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt | F10 | Turn key tips (Ribbon keyboard shortcuts) On or Off | Alt is also under the Navigation and Selection category | |
Alt + W + F + F | Freeze Panes | |||
Alt + W + I | Page Break Preview | |||
Alt + W + L | Normal View | |||
Alt + W + Q | Display the Zoom dialog box | |||
Alt + W + VG | View/hide gridlines | |||
Ctrl + ` | Toggle between (1) displaying cell values and (2) displaying formulas in worksheet | |||
Ctrl + 6 | Alternate between hiding and showing object(s) | |||
Ctrl + F1 | Expand or collapse the Ribbon | |||
Ctrl + F10 | Maximize/restore current selected workbook window | |||
Ctrl + Scroll Mouse Wheel | Zoom in/out | |||
Ctrl + Shift + U | Toggle between expanding and collapsing the Formula Bar |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Format
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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(Ctrl + Alt + V) + G | Alt + H + V + G | Paste merging conditional formatting of the destination and source ranges | The Paste all merging conditional formats option is only enabled when copying a range that contains conditional formatting | |
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + T | Alt + H + V + R | Paste format | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + W | Alt + H + V + W | Paste column widths | ||
Alt + ‘ | Display the Style dialog box | |||
Alt + B | Within Border tab of Format Cells dialog box, add/remove bottom border | |||
Alt + D | Within Border tab of Format Cells dialog box, add/remove downward diagonal border | |||
Alt + H | Within Border tab of Format Cells dialog box and when more than 1 row is selected, add/remove horizontal interior border | |||
Alt + H + 0 | Increase the number of decimals displayed | |||
Alt + H + 3 + D | Apply or remove double underlining | |||
Alt + H + 5 | Decrease indent | |||
Alt + H + 5 | Decrease indent | |||
Alt + H + 6 | Increase indent | |||
Alt + H + 6 | Increase indent | |||
Alt + H + 9 | Decrease the number of decimals displayed | |||
Alt + H + AB | Align text to the bottom of the cell | |||
Alt + H + AC | Align text to the center (between left and right) of the cell | |||
Alt + H + AL | Align text to the left of the cell | |||
Alt + H + AM | Align text to the middle (between the top and the bottom) of the cell | |||
Alt + H + AN | Choose accounting format | |||
Alt + H + AN + M | Display the Format Cells dialog box with the Number tab and the Accounting category selected | |||
Alt + H + AR | Align text to the right of the cell | |||
Alt + H + AT | Align text to the top of the cell | |||
Alt + H + B | Expand Borders drop-down menu | |||
Alt + H + B + A | All Borders | |||
Alt + H + B + B | Bottom double border | |||
Alt + H + B + C | Top and thick bottom border | |||
Alt + H + B + D | Top and bottom border | |||
Alt + H + B + E | Erase border | |||
Alt + H + B + G | Draw border grid | |||
Alt + H + B + H | Thick bottom border | |||
Alt + H + B + I | Choose border line color | |||
Alt + H + B + L | Left Border | |||
Alt + H + B + M | Display the Format Cells dialog box with the Border tab selected | |||
Alt + H + B + N | Ctrl + Shift + — | No Border | ||
Alt + H + B + O | Bottom Border | |||
Alt + H + B + P | Top Border | |||
Alt + H + B + R | Right Border | |||
Alt + H + B + S | Ctrl + Shift + 7 | Outside border | ||
Alt + H + B + T | Thick box border | |||
Alt + H + B + U | Top and double bottom border | |||
Alt + H + B + W | Draw border | |||
Alt + H + B + Y | Choose border line style | |||
Alt + H + E + F | Clear formatting | |||
Alt + H + FC | Choose font color | |||
Alt + H + FC | Expand Font Color drop-down menu | |||
Alt + H + FF | Change the font face | |||
Alt + H + FG | Increase font size one point | |||
Alt + H + FG | Increase the font size by 1 point | |||
Alt + H + FK | Decrease font size one point | |||
Alt + H + FK | Decrease the font size by 1 point | |||
Alt + H + FM | Display the Format Cells dialog box with the Number tab selected | |||
Alt + H + FN | Display the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected | |||
Alt + H + FP | Activate the Format Painter | |||
Alt + H + FQ + D | Rotate text down | |||
Alt + H + FQ + L | Rotate text in an angle clockwise | |||
Alt + H + FQ + M | Alt + H + FA | Display the Format Cells dialog box with the Alignment tab selected | ||
Alt + H + FQ + O | Rotate text in an angle counterclockwise | |||
Alt + H + FQ + U | Rotate text up | |||
Alt + H + FQ + V | Rotate text so that it is vertical | |||
Alt + H + FS | Change the font size | |||
Alt + H + H | Expand Fill Color drop-down menu | |||
Alt + H + H + N | Apply no fill color to current cell selection | |||
Alt + H + J | Expand the Cell Styles menu | |||
Alt + H + J + M | Display the Merge Styles dialog box to merge (copy) cell styles from another workbook | |||
Alt + H + J + N | Display the Style dialog box to create a new cell style | |||
Alt + H + K | Format number with a thousands comma (,) separator | |||
Alt + H + L + C + E | Clear conditional formatting rules from entire worksheet | |||
Alt + H + L + C + P | Clear conditional formatting rules from selected PivotTable | This option is only active when the active cell is within a PivotTable | ||
Alt + H + L + C + S | Clear conditional formatting rules from selected cells | |||
Alt + H + L + C + T | Clear conditional formatting rules from selected table | This option is only active when the active cell is within a table | ||
Alt + H + L + D | Expand the menu to set a conditional formatting rule using data bars with gradient or solid fill | |||
Alt + H + L + D + M | Alt + H + L + S + M | Alt + H + L + I + M | Display the New Conditional Formatting Rule dialog box, with the Format all cells based on their values rule type selected | |
Alt + H + L + H + A | Display the A Data Occurring dialog box to conditionally format cells whose date occurs within the time period set in the rule | |||
Alt + H + L + H + B | Display the Between dialog box to conditionally format cells whose value is between the values set in the rule | |||
Alt + H + L + H + D | Display the Duplicate Values dialog box to conditionally format cells with duplicate or unique values in the selected cell range | |||
Alt + H + L + H + E | Display the Equal To dialog box to conditionally format cells whose value is equal to the value set in the rule | |||
Alt + H + L + H + G | Display the Greater Than dialog box to conditionally format cells whose value is greater than the value set in the rule | |||
Alt + H + L + H + L | Display the Less Than dialog box to conditionally format cells whose value is less than the value set in the rule | |||
Alt + H + L + H + M | Display the New Conditional Formatting Rule dialog box, with the Format only cells that contain rule type selected | |||
Alt + H + L + H + T | Display the Text That Contains dialog box to conditionally format cells whose text contains the text set in the rule | |||
Alt + H + L + I | Expand the menu to set a conditional formatting rule using icon sets | |||
Alt + H + L + N | Display the New Conditional Formatting Rule dialog box | |||
Alt + H + L + R | Display the Conditional Formatting Rules Manager | |||
Alt + H + L + S | Expand the menu to set a conditional formatting rule using color scales | |||
Alt + H + L + T + A | Display the Above Average dialog box to conditionally format cells that are above the average in the selected cell range | |||
Alt + H + L + T + B | Display the Bottom 10 Items dialog box to conditionally format cells that rank within the bottom values in the selected cell range | |||
Alt + H + L + T + M | Display the New Conditional Formatting Rule dialog box, with the Format only top or bottom ranked values rule type selected | |||
Alt + H + L + T + O | Display the Bottom 10% dialog box to conditionally format cells that rank within a certain bottom percentile in the selected cell range | |||
Alt + H + L + T + P | Display the Top 10% dialog box to conditionally format cells that rank within a certain top percentile in the selected cell range | |||
Alt + H + L + T + T | Display the Top 10 Items dialog box to conditionally format cells that rank within the top values in the selected cell range | |||
Alt + H + L + T + V | Display the Below Average dialog box to conditionally format cells that are below the average in the selected cell range | |||
Alt + H + M + A | Merge across cells | The selected cells in the same row are merged | ||
Alt + H + M + M | Merge cells | |||
Alt + H + M + U | Unmerge cells | |||
Alt + H + N | Choose number format | |||
Alt + H + O + A | Auto-fit row height | |||
Alt + H + O + H | Display the Row Height dialog box | |||
Alt + H + O + I | Auto-fit column width | |||
Alt + H + O + W | Display the Column Width dialog box | |||
Alt + H + T | Expand Format as Table drop-down menu | |||
Alt + H + T | Expand the Format as Table menu | |||
Alt + H + T + N | Display the New Table Style dialog box | |||
Alt + H + T + P | Display the New PivotTable Style dialog box | |||
Alt + H + W | Wrap text | |||
Alt + L | Within Border tab of Format Cells dialog box, add/remove left border | |||
Alt + R | Within Border tab of Format Cells dialog box, add/remove right border | |||
Alt + T | Within Border tab of Format Cells dialog box, add/remove top border | |||
Alt + V | Within Border tab of Format Cells dialog box and when more than 1 column is selected, add/remove vertical interior border | |||
Ctrl + 1 | Alt + H + O + E | Display Format Cells dialog box | ||
Ctrl + 5 | Apply or remove strikethrough formatting | |||
Ctrl + B | Ctrl + 2 | Alt + H + 1 | Apply or remove bold formatting | |
Ctrl + I | Ctrl + 3 | Alt + H + 2 | Apply or remove italic formatting | |
Ctrl + Shift + ! | Apply number format | Default settings are: (1) 2 decimal places, (2) 1000 separator, and (3) minus (-) sign for negative values | ||
Ctrl + Shift + # | Apply date format | Default setting is date, month and year | ||
Ctrl + Shift + $ | Apply currency format | Default settings are: (1) 2 decimal places, (2) 1000 separator, and (3) negative values within parentheses ( ) | ||
Ctrl + Shift + % | Alt + H + P | Apply percentage format | Default setting is without decimal places | |
Ctrl + Shift + & | Add outside borders to selected cell(s) | |||
Ctrl + Shift + @ | Apply time format | Default settings are: (1) hour and minute, and (2) AM or PM | ||
Ctrl + Shift + ^ | Apply scientific format | Default setting is with 2 decimal places | ||
Ctrl + Shift + _ | Remove outside borders | |||
Ctrl + Shift + ~ | Apply general format | |||
Ctrl + Shift + F | Ctrl + Shift + P | Display the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected | ||
Ctrl + T | Ctrl + L | Display the Create Table dialog box | ||
Ctrl + U | Ctrl + 4 | Alt + H + 3 + U | Apply or remove underlining | |
F4 | Repeat last command or action, when possible |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Formulas And Functions
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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(Ctrl + Alt + V) + F | Alt + H + V + F | Paste formulas | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + L | Alt + H + V + N | Paste link to source data | ||
(Ctrl + Alt + V) + R | Alt + H + V + O | Paste formulas and number formatting | ||
= | Start/enter a formula | |||
Alt + = | Alt + H + U + S | AutoSum | ||
Alt + H + U + A | Auto-calculate the average using the AVERAGE function | |||
Alt + H + U + C | Auto-count numbers using the COUNT function | |||
Alt + H + U + I | Auto-calculate the minimum value within a range using the MIN function | |||
Alt + H + U + M | Auto-calculate the maximum value within a range using the MAX function | |||
Alt + M + A + A | Remove Arrows from Formula Auditing | |||
Alt + M + D | Trace Dependents | |||
Alt + M + P | Trace Precedents | |||
Alt + Shift + F10 | Display menu or message generated by error background checking | |||
Ctrl + A | Display the Function Arguments dialog box and insert function arguments | Function name must have already been typed and insertion point must be to the right of the function name Ctrl + A is also under the Navigation and Cell Selection category |
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Ctrl + Alt + F9 | Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks | Applies regardless of whether the worksheets/workbooks have/haven’t been modified since the last calculation | ||
Ctrl + F3 | Display the Name Manager dialog box | |||
Ctrl + Shift + A | Insert function arguments | Function name must have already been typed and insertion point must be to the right of the function name | ||
Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Enter formula as array formula | |||
Ctrl + Shift + F3 | Display the Create Names from Selection dialog box | |||
F3 | Display the Paste Name dialog box | There must be defined names in the workbook for command to be available | ||
F4 | Toggles between available combinations of absolute and relative references | |||
F9 | Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks | |||
Shift + F3 | Alt + H + U + F | Display the Insert Function dialog box | ||
Shift + F9 | Calculate the current active worksheet | |||
Shift + Tab | (1) Complete formula and move one cell to the left in a worksheet or to previous unlocked cell in a protected sheet; (2) Select suggestion from autocomplete to complete formula and move one cell to the left or to previous unlocked cell | Shift + Tab is also under the Navigation and Selection and Data categories | ||
Tab | (1) Complete formula and move one cell to the right in a worksheet or to next unlocked cell in a protected sheet; (2) Select suggestion from autocomplete to complete formula and move one cell to the right or to next unlocked cell | Tab is also under the Navigation and Selection and Data categories |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: General
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt + F4 | Close current active Excel window | |||
Alt + Space | Display Control menu | |||
Alt + T + O | Display Excel Options dialog box | |||
Ctrl + Y | Redo/repeat last action or command | |||
Ctrl + Z | Undo/reverse last action or command |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Grid
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt + A + G + G | Shift + Alt + Right Arrow | (1) If several rows/columns are selected, group rows/columns; or (2) Otherwise, display Group dialog box | ||
Alt + A + H | Hide grouped rows/columns | |||
Alt + A + J | Show grouped rows/columns | |||
Alt + A + U + U | Shift + Alt + Left Arrow | (1) If grouped rows/columns are selected, ungroup rows/columns; or (2) Otherwise, display Ungroup dialog box | ||
Alt + H + M + C | Merge & Center cells | |||
Alt + H + W | Wrap Text | |||
Ctrl + — | Alt + H + D + D | (1) Delete selected rows/columns; or (2) Display the Delete dialog box to delete cells/rows/columns | ||
Alt + H + D + R | Delete worksheet rows | |||
Alt + H + D + C | Delete worksheet columns | |||
Alt + H + D + L | Delete table rows | Command is only available when active cell is within a table | ||
Alt + H + D + M | Delete table columns | |||
Alt + H + O + H | Display the Row Height dialog box | |||
Alt + H + O + A | AutoFit row height | |||
Alt + H + O + W | Display the Column Width dialog box | |||
Alt + H + O + I | AutoFit column width | |||
Alt + H + O + D | Display the Standard Width dialog box to change the default column width | |||
Alt + H + O + L | Lock active cell(s) | |||
Ctrl + 0 | Alt + H + O + U + C | Hide active column(s) | ||
Ctrl + 8 | Alternate between hiding and displaying outline symbols | Applies if there are rows/columns grouped | ||
Ctrl + 9 | Alt + H + O + U + R | Hide active row(s) | ||
Ctrl + Shift + + | Alt + H + I + E | (1) Insert rows/columns above/to the left of the selected row/column; or (2) Display the Insert dialog box to insert cells/rows/columns | ||
Alt + H + I + A | Insert table rows above of the active cell | Command is only available when active cell is within a table | ||
Alt + H + I + L | Insert table columns to the left of the active cell | Command is only available when active cell is within a table | ||
Alt + H + I + R | Insert worksheet rows above of the active cell | |||
Alt + H + I + C | Insert worksheet columns to the left of the active cell | |||
Ctrl + Shift + 0 | Alt + H + O + U + L | Unhide any hidden columns within selection | May not work in certain (particularly newer versions) of Excel by default. In those cases, you can usually enable the shortcut by modifying the language bar hotkey settings and changing the setting (e.g. selecting «Not Assigned») for the key sequence to switch input keyboard layout | |
Ctrl + Shift + 9 | Alt + H + O + U + O | Unhide any hidden rows within selection |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigation And Selection
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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(Ctrl + Home) + (Ctrl + Shift + End) | Select entire used range of worksheet, from first to last cell | |||
Alt | (1) Within cells with AutoFilter lists, close AutoFilter list; or (2) Within dialog boxes, close the expanded drop-down list box | |||
Alt + ; | F5 + (Alt + S) + Y | Select visible cells | ||
Alt + A to Alt + Z | Within a dialog box: (1) Select an option; or (2) Select/clear a checkbox | Specific letter is underlined in the label of the relevant option/checkbox | ||
Alt + Down Arrow | (1) Within cells with AutoComplete lists or AutoFilter lists, display the AutoComplete list or AutoFilter list; or (2) Within dialog boxes, expand the selected drop-down list box | |||
Alt + F | Go to Backstage View | |||
Alt + Page Down / Alt + Page Up | Go one screen to the right within active sheet / Go one screen to the left within active sheet | |||
Alt + Tab | Switch windows and go to next workbook | |||
Alt + Up Arrow | Close AutoComplete list | |||
Arrow Keys | (1) Within a worksheet, go to cell to the right, left, up or down of current active cell; (2) Within the Ribbon, move to the option to the next (right) or previous (left) option or tab; (3) Within a menu or sub-menu, switch between the main menu and the sub-menu; (4) Within a drop-down list, move between items; (5) Within a group of options, move between options; or (6) When Extend Selection mode is on, extend selection | |||
Ctrl + Shift + * | F5 + (Alt + S) + R | When in a cell, select data area around active cell | ||
Ctrl + . | When in a cell selection, move active cell clockwise to next corner (top-right > bottom-right > bottom-left > top-left) | |||
Ctrl + [ | F5 + (Alt + S) + P | Go to direct precedents within active worksheet | ||
Ctrl + ] | F5 + (Alt + S) + D | Go to direct dependents within active worksheet | ||
Ctrl + A | Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar | (1) When in a cell, select data area around active cell (press shortcut a second or third time to select entire worksheet) or select entire worksheet; or (2) When an object is selected, select all such objects in worksheet | Ctrl + A is also under the Formulas and Functions category | |
Ctrl + Arrow Keys | (1) Go to edge of current data area; or (2) Within a cell, skip a word to the left or to the right | Within a cell, only right and left arrows can be used | ||
Ctrl + Backspace | Go to active cell in worksheet | |||
Ctrl + End | F5 + (Alt + S) + S | Go to last cell (cell in lowest used row and right-most used column) of worksheet | ||
Ctrl + End | Within a cell, go to end of cell contents | |||
Ctrl + F | Shift + F5 | Alt + H + FD + F | Display the Find and Replace dialog with the Find tab selected | |
Ctrl + F6 | Alternate between current active workbook window and next workbook window | |||
Ctrl + G | F5 | Alt + H + FD + G | Display the Go To dialog box | |
Ctrl + H | Alt + H + FD + R | Display the Find and Replace dialog with the Replace tab selected | ||
Ctrl + Home | (1) Go to first cell of worksheet; or (2) Within a cell, go to beginning of cell contents | |||
Ctrl + Left-Mouse-Button Click | Add non-adjacent (1) Cells to current cell selection; or (2) Sheets to current sheet selection | |||
Ctrl + Page Down / Ctrl + Page Up | Go to next sheet to the right / Go to prior sheet to the left | |||
Ctrl + Shift + { | F5 + (Alt + S) + D + L | Go to all precedents (direct and indirect) within active worksheet | ||
Ctrl + Shift + } | F5 + (Alt + S) + P + L | Go to all dependents (direct and indirect) within active worksheet | ||
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys | (1) Extend selection to edge of current data area; or (2) Within a cell, select (or add to selection) the word to the left or to the right of the current selection/insertion point | Within a cell, only right and left arrows can be used | ||
Ctrl + Shift + End | (1) Extend selection to last cell (cell in lowest used row and right-most used column) of worksheet; or (2) Within a cell or the Formula Bar, select (or add to selection) all the words from the current selection/insertion point to the end of contents of cell or Formula Bar | |||
Ctrl + Shift + F4 | Find previous match | |||
Ctrl + Shift + Home | (1) Extend selection to first cell of worksheet; or (2) Within a cell or the Formula Bar, select (or add to selection) all the words from the current selection/insertion point to the beginning of contents of cell or Formula Bar | |||
Ctrl + Shift + O | F5 + (Alt + S) + C | Alt + H + FD + M | Go to cells with comments | |
Ctrl + Shift + Page Down / Ctrl + Shift + Page Up | Select current active and next sheet to the right / Select current active and prior sheet to the left | |||
Ctrl + Shift + Tab | (1) Go to previous workbook; or (2) Within a dialog box, go to previous tab | |||
Ctrl + Space | Select active column | Within a table: (1) First time shortcut is pressed selects active column within table; (2) Second time shortcut is pressed selects active column header (if any); and (3) Third time shortcut is pressed selects active column of worksheet | ||
Ctrl + Tab | (1) Go to next workbook; or (2) Within a dialog box, go to next tab | |||
End | (1) Turn End mode on; (2) Within a cell, go to end of current line; (3) When Scroll Lock is turned on, go to cell in lower-right corner of the window; or (4) When a menu or sub-menu is visible, select last command of the menu or sub-menu | When End mode is on: (1) Use arrow keys to go to edge of current data area; (2) Use Home to go to last cell (cell in lowest used row and right-most used column) of worksheet; (3) Use Enter to go to last non-blank cell to the right. End mode turns off automatically after pressing arrow/Home/Enter key | ||
Enter | (1) Within Ribbon, display selected tab or execute selected command; (2) Within a dialog box, perform action for default command button in dialog box; (3) Within cell selection, move active cell to next cell (usually right or down); or (4) Within Data Form, go to first field in next record | Enter is also under the Data category | ||
Enter | Within cell selection, move active cell to previous cell (usually left or up) | |||
Esc | (1) Within menu, submenu, dialog box or message window, cancel the command and close the menu, submenu, dialog box or message window; (2) When object is selected, cancel selection | Esc is also under the Data category | ||
F1 | Display the Help Task pane | When a command or control is selected, the Help Task pane displays the Help topic associated with the command or control. If no Help topic is associated, the Home of the Help Task pane is displayed | ||
F5 + (Alt + S) | Alt + H + FD + S | Display the Go To Special dialog box | ||
F5 + (Alt + S) + A | Select the current array | |||
F5 + (Alt + S) + B | Alt + H + FD + O | Select all objects in worksheet | ||
Alt + H + FD + P | Display/hide the Selection task pane | |||
F5 + (Alt + S) + D + L | Go to all dependents | |||
F5 + (Alt + S) + F | Alt + H + FD + U | Go to cells with formulas | ||
F5 + (Alt + S) + K | Go to blank cells | |||
F5 + (Alt + S) + M | Select column differences | |||
F5 + (Alt + S) + O | Alt + H + FD + N | Go to cells with constants | ||
F5 + (Alt + S) + P + L | Go to all precedents | |||
F5 + (Alt + S) + T | Alt + H + FD + C | Select cells with conditional formatting | ||
F5 + (Alt + S) + T + E | Select cells with same conditional formatting | |||
F5 + (Alt + S) + V | Alt + H + FD + V | Select cells with data validation | ||
F5 + (Alt + S) + V + E | Select cells with same data validation | |||
F5 + (Alt + S) + W | Select row differences | |||
F6 | Switch between panes in the following order: worksheet, Ribbon, Task pane, Zoom controls | In a split worksheet, this shortcut includes the split panes | ||
F8 | Turn Extend Selection mode on or off | Extend Selection mode allows you to extend the current selection using only the arrow keys | ||
Home | (1) Go to beginning of a row in a worksheet; (2) Within a cell, go to beginning of current line; (3) When Scroll Lock is turned on, go to cell in upper-left corner of the window; or (4) When a menu or sub-menu is visible, select first command of the menu or sub-menu | |||
Left Mouse Button + Shift | Add adjacent cells or worksheets to current selection | |||
Page Down / Page Up | Move 1 screen down / 1 screen up | |||
Shift + Arrow Keys | (1) Extend selection by 1 cell; or (2) Within a cell, select (or add to selection) the character to the left or to the right of the current selection/insertion point | Within a cell, you can only use right and left arrow keys | ||
Shift + Backspace | When multiple cells are selected, select only the active cell | |||
Shift + End | Within a cell, select to the end of the current row | |||
Shift + F10 | Display the Context/Shortcut menu for the selected item | Equivalent to right-mouse-button click | ||
Shift + F4 | Repeat last find action/Find next match | |||
Shift + F6 | Switch between panes in the following order: worksheet, Zoom controls, Task pane, Ribbon | In a split worksheet, this shortcut includes the split panes | ||
Shift + F8 | Add non-adjacent range to current selection | Use arrow keys to move to beginning of new selection. Use Shift + Arrow keys to select new selection | ||
Shift + Home | (1) Select to the beginning of the current row or (2) Within a cell, select to the beginning of the current row | |||
Shift + Page Down / Shift + Page Up | Extend selection 1 screen down / 1 screen up | |||
Shift + Space | Select active row | Within a table: (1) First time shortcut is pressed selects active row within table; (2) Second time shortcut is pressed selects active row of worksheet | ||
Shift + Tab | (1) Move one cell to the left in a worksheet or to previous unlocked cell in a protected worksheet; (2) Within a selection, move active cell to the left; (3) Within a dialog box or the Ribbon, move to previous option or option group | Shift + Tab is also under the Data and Formulas and Functions categories | ||
Spacebar | (1) Within a dialog box, perform the action that corresponds to the selected button, or select or clear a checkbox; (2) Within the Ribbon, activate the selected command or control or open the selected menu or gallery | |||
Tab | (1) Move one cell to the right in a worksheet or to next unlocked cell in a protected worksheet; (2) Within a selection, move active cell to the right; (3) Within a dialog box or the Ribbon, move to next option or option group | Tab is also under the Data and Formulas and Functions categories |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: PivotTables
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt + N + V | PivotTable |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Print
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt + P + R + S | Set Print Area | |||
Alt + P + S + P | Display the Page Setup dialog box | |||
Ctrl + F2 | Display Print Preview area on Print tab of Backstage View | |||
Ctrl + P | Display Print tab of Backstage View (print) |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Sort And Filter
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt + A + Q | Advanced Filter | |||
Alt + A + SA | Alt + H + S + S | Sort smallest to largest | ||
Alt + A + SD | Alt + H + S + O | Sort largest to smallest | ||
Alt + A + SS | Alt + H + S + U | Displays the Sort dialog box | ||
Alt + A + V + V | Display the Data Validation dialog box | |||
Alt + H + S + C | Clear filter | |||
Ctrl + Alt + L | Alt + H + S + Y | Reapply filter and sort on current range | ||
Ctrl + Shift + L | Alt + H + S + F | Turn filter on or off | ||
Right Mouse Button + E + V | Filter by the selected cell’s value |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Text
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt + A + E | Display the Convert Text to Columns Wizard | |||
Alt + A + FT | Display the Import Text File dialog box |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: VBA And Macros
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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F5 | Within the Visual Basic Editor, execute macro | F5 is also under the Navigation and Selection category | ||
Alt + F11 | (1) If Visual Basic Editor is closed, open Visual Basic Editor; or (2) If Visual Basic Editor is open, toggle between Excel and Visual Basic Editor | |||
Alt + F8 | Alt + W + M + V | Display the Macro dialog box | ||
Alt + L + I | Expand the Insert Form Controls and ActiveX Controls drop-down menu | |||
Alt + W + M + R | Record Macro | |||
Alt + W + M + U | Use Relative References | |||
Ctrl + G | Display the Immediate Window in the Visual Basic Editor | |||
F2 | Within the Visual Basic Editor, display the Object Browser |
Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Workbooks And Worksheets
Shortcut #1 | Shortcut #2 | Shortcut #3 | Basic Description | Additional Comments |
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Alt + H + D + S | Alt + E + L | Delete current active sheet | ||
Alt + H + D + S | Delete active worksheet | |||
Alt + H + O + M | Alt + E + M | Display the Move or Copy sheet dialog | ||
Alt + H + O + M | Display the Move or Copy dialog box to move or copy the active worksheet | |||
Alt + H + O + P | Display the Protect Sheet dialog box | |||
Alt + H + O + R | Alt + O + H + R | Rename current active sheet | ||
Alt + H + O + R | Rename active worksheet | |||
Alt + H + O + T | Expand the sheet Tab Color drop-down menu | |||
Alt + H + O + T | Expand the Tab Color drop-down menu | |||
Alt + H + O + T + N | Set current worksheet tab to have no color | |||
Alt + H + O + U + H | Display the Unhide sheet dialog box | |||
Alt + H + O + U + H | Display the Unhide dialog box to unhide a worksheet | |||
Alt + H + O + U + S | Hide current active sheet | |||
Alt + H + O + U + S | Hide active worksheet | |||
Alt + Shift + F1 | Insert new worksheet | |||
Ctrl + F11 | New Macro sheet | |||
Ctrl + F12 | Display the Open dialog box | |||
Ctrl + F4 | Close current selected workbook window | |||
Ctrl + F7 | Apply Move command on active workbook window (when not maximized) | (1) Use arrow keys to move window; and (2) When finished, use Enter to confirm or Esc to cancel | ||
Ctrl + F8 | Apply Resize command on active workbook window (when not maximized) | (1) Use arrow keys to move window; and (2) When finished, use Enter to confirm or Esc to cancel | ||
Ctrl + F9 | Minimize current selected workbook window | |||
Ctrl + N | Create a new blank workbook | |||
Ctrl + O | Display Open tab of Backstage View (open a workbook) | |||
Ctrl + S | Shift + F12 | Save active file (1) using current file name and format, and (2) in current file location | ||
Ctrl + W | Close the selected workbook | |||
F12 | Alt + F2 | Display the Save As dialog box | ||
Shift + F11 | Alt + H + I + S | Insert a new worksheet in the current workbook |