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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:

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.
A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.
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:

To quickly find a shortcut in this article, you can use the Search. Press Ctrl+F, and then type your search words.
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.
Download our 50 time-saving Excel shortcuts quick tips guide.
Get the Excel 2016 keyboard shortcuts in a Word document: Excel keyboard shortcuts and function keys.

In this topic

Frequently used shortcuts
Ribbon keyboard shortcuts
- Use the Access keys for ribbon tabs
- Work in the ribbon with the keyboard
Keyboard shortcuts for navigating in cells
Keyboard shortcuts for formatting cells
- Keyboard shortcuts in the Paste Special dialog box in Excel 2013
Keyboard shortcuts for making selections and performing actions
Keyboard shortcuts for working with data, functions, and the formula bar
Keyboard shortcuts for refreshing external data
Power Pivot keyboard shortcuts
Function keys
Other useful shortcut keys

Frequently used shortcuts

This table lists the most frequently used shortcuts in Excel.

To do this	Press
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	Press
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	Press
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	Press
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	Press
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.

To do this	Press
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	Press
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
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	Press
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	Press
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

Key	Description
F1	F1 alone: displays the Excel Help task pane. Ctrl+F1: displays or hides the ribbon. Alt+F1: creates an embedded chart of the data in the current range. Alt+Shift+F1: inserts a new worksheet. Ctrl+Shift+F1: toggles full screen mode
F2	F2 alone: 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. Shift+F2: adds or edits a cell note. Ctrl+F2: displays the print preview area on the Print tab in the Backstage view.
F3	F3 alone: displays the Paste Name dialog box. Available only if names have been defined in the workbook. Shift+F3: displays the Insert Function dialog box.
F4	F4 alone: repeats the last command or action, if possible. When a cell reference or range is selected in a formula, F4 cycles through all the various combinations of absolute and relative references. Ctrl+F4: closes the selected workbook window. Alt+F4: closes Excel.
F5	F5 alone: displays the Go To dialog box. Ctrl+F5: restores the window size of the selected workbook window.
F6	F6 alone: switches between the worksheet, ribbon, task pane, and Zoom controls. In a worksheet that has been split, F6 includes the split panes when switching between panes and the ribbon area. Shift+F6: switches between the worksheet, Zoom controls, task pane, and ribbon. Ctrl+F6: switches between two Excel windows. Ctrl+Shift+F6: switches between all Excel windows.
F7	F7 alone: Opens the Spelling dialog box to check spelling in the active worksheet or selected range. Ctrl+F7: performs the Move command on the workbook window when it is not maximized. Use the arrow keys to move the window, and when finished press Enter, or Esc to cancel.
F8	F8 alone: turns extend mode on or off. In extend mode, Extended Selection appears in the status line, and the arrow keys extend the selection. Shift+F8: enables you to add a non-adjacent cell or range to a selection of cells by using the arrow keys. Ctrl+F8: performs the Size command when a workbook is not maximized. Alt+F8: displays the Macro dialog box to create, run, edit, or delete a macro.
F9	F9 alone: calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks. Shift+F9: calculates the active worksheet. Ctrl+Alt+F9: calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation. Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F9: rechecks dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated. Ctrl+F9: minimizes a workbook window to an icon.
F10	F10 alone: turns key tips on or off. (Pressing Alt does the same thing.) Shift+F10: displays the context menu for a selected item. Alt+Shift+F10: displays the menu or message for an Error Checking button. Ctrl+F10: maximizes or restores the selected workbook window.
F11	F11 alone: creates a chart of the data in the current range in a separate Chart sheet. Shift+F11: inserts a new worksheet. Alt+F11: opens the Microsoft Visual Basic For Applications Editor, in which you can create a macro by using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
F12	F12 alone: displays the Save As dialog box.

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Other useful shortcut keys

Key	Description
Alt	Displays the Key Tips (new shortcuts) on the ribbon. For example, Alt, W, P switches the worksheet to Page Layout view. Alt, W, L switches the worksheet to Normal view. Alt, W, I switches the worksheet to Page Break Preview view.
Arrow keys	Move one cell up, down, left, or right in a worksheet. Ctrl+Arrow key moves to the edge of the current data region in a worksheet. Shift+Arrow key extends the selection of cells by one cell. Ctrl+Shift+Arrow key extends 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, extends the selection to the next nonblank cell. Left or Right arrow key selects the tab to the left or right when the ribbon is selected. When a submenu is open or selected, these arrow keys switch between the main menu and the submenu. When a ribbon tab is selected, these keys navigate the tab buttons. Down or Up arrow key selects the next or previous command when a menu or submenu is open. When a ribbon tab is selected, these keys navigate up or down the tab group. In a dialog box, arrow keys move between options in an open drop-down list, or between options in a group of options. Down or Alt+Down arrow key opens a selected drop-down list.
Backspace	Deletes one character to the left in the formula bar. Clears the content of the active cell. In cell editing mode, it deletes the character to the left of the insertion point.
Delete	Removes the cell contents (data and formulas) from selected cells without affecting cell formats, threaded comments, or notes. In cell editing mode, it deletes the character to the right of the insertion point.
End	End turns End mode on or off. In End mode, you can press an arrow key to move to the next nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell. End mode turns off automatically after pressing the arrow key. Make sure to press End again before pressing the next arrow key. End mode is shown in the status bar when it is on. If the cells are blank, pressing End followed by an arrow key moves to the last cell in the row or column. End also selects the last command on the menu when a menu or submenu is visible. Ctrl+End moves to the last cell on a worksheet, to the lowest used row of the rightmost used column. If the cursor is in the formula bar, Ctrl+End moves the cursor to the end of the text. Ctrl+Shift+End extends the selection of cells to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner). If the cursor is in the formula bar, Ctrl+Shift+End selects all text in the formula bar from the cursor position to the end—this does not affect the height of the formula bar.
Enter	Completes a cell entry from the cell or the formula bar and selects the cell below (by default). In a data form, it moves to the first field in the next record. Opens a selected menu (press F10 to activate the menu bar) or performs the action for a selected command. In a dialog box, it performs the action for the default command button in the dialog box (the button with the bold outline, often the OK button). Alt+Enter starts a new line in the same cell. Ctrl+Enter fills the selected cell range with the current entry. Shift+Enter completes a cell entry and selects the cell above.
Esc	Cancels an entry in the cell or formula bar. Closes an open menu or submenu, dialog box, or message window.
Home	Moves to the beginning of a row in a worksheet. Moves to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window when Scroll lock is turned on. Selects the first command on the menu when a menu or submenu is visible. Ctrl+Home moves to the beginning of a worksheet. Ctrl+Shift+Home extends the selection of cells to the beginning of the worksheet.
Page down	Moves one screen down in a worksheet. Alt+Page down moves one screen to the right in a worksheet. Ctrl+Page down moves to the next sheet in a workbook. Ctrl+Shift+Page down selects the current and next sheet in a workbook.
Page up	Moves one screen up in a worksheet. Alt+Page up moves one screen to the left in a worksheet. Ctrl+Page up moves to the previous sheet in a workbook. Ctrl+Shift+Page up selects the current and previous sheet in a workbook.
Shift	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.
Spacebar	In a dialog box, performs the action for the selected button, or selects or clears a checkbox. Ctrl+Spacebar selects an entire column in a worksheet. Shift+Spacebar selects an entire row in a worksheet. Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar selects the entire worksheet. If the worksheet contains data, Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar selects the current region. Pressing Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar a second time selects the current region and its summary rows. Pressing Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar a third time selects the entire worksheet. When an object is selected, Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar selects all objects on a worksheet. Alt+Spacebar displays the Control menu for the Excel window.
Tab key	Moves one cell to the right in a worksheet. Moves between unlocked cells in a protected worksheet. Moves to the next option or option group in a dialog box. Shift+Tab moves to the previous cell in a worksheet or the previous option in a dialog box. Ctrl+Tab switches to the next tab in a dialog box, or (if no dialog box is open) switches between two Excel windows. Ctrl+Shift+Tab switches to the previous tab in a dialog box, or (if no dialog box is open) switches between all Excel windows.

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In this topic

Frequently used shortcuts
Shortcut conflicts
- Change system preferences for keyboard shortcuts with the mouse
Work in windows and dialog boxes
Move and scroll in a sheet or workbook
Enter data on a sheet
Work in cells or the Formula bar
Format and edit data
Select cells, columns, or rows
Work with a selection
Use charts
Sort, filter, and use PivotTable reports
Outline data
Use function key shortcuts
- Change function key preferences with the mouse
Drawing

Frequently used shortcuts

This table itemizes the most frequently used shortcuts in Excel for Mac.

To do this	Press
Paste selection.	+V or Control+V
Copy selection.	+C or Control+C
Clear selection.	Delete
Save workbook.	+S or Control+S
Undo action.	+Z or Control+Z
Redo action.	+Y or Control+Y or +Shift+Z
Cut selection.	+X or Control+X or Shift+
Apply bold formatting.	+B or Control+B
Print workbook.	+P or Control+P
Open Visual Basic.	Option+F11
Fill cells down.	+D or Control+D
Fill cells right.	+R or Control+R
Insert cells.	Control+Shift+Equal sign ( = )
Delete cells.	+Hyphen (-) or Control+Hyphen (-)
Calculate all open workbooks.	+Equal sign ( = ) or F9
Close window.	+W or Control+W
Quit Excel.	+Q
Display the Go To dialog box.	Control+G or F5
Display the Format Cells dialog box.	+1 or Control+1
Display the Replace dialog box.	Control+H or +Shift+H
Use Paste Special.	+Control+V or Control+Option+V or +Option+V
Apply underline formatting.	+U
Apply italic formatting.	+I or Control+I
Open a new blank workbook.	+N or Control+N
Create a new workbook from template.	+Shift+P
Display the Save As dialog box.	+Shift+S or F12
Display the Help window.	F1 or +Forward slash (/)
Select all.	+A or +Shift+Spacebar
Add or remove a filter.	+Shift+F or Control+Shift+L
Minimize or maximize the ribbon tabs.	+Option+R
Display the Open dialog box.	+O or Control+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 or Control+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

On the Apple menu, select System Settings.
Select Keyboard.
Select Keyboard Shortcuts.
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
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 or +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
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 On a MacBook, Fn+Left arrow key
Move to the beginning of the sheet.	Control+Home On a MacBook, Control+Fn+Left arrow key
Move to the last cell in use on the sheet.	Control+End On a MacBook, Control+Fn+Right arrow key
Move down one screen.	Page down On a MacBook, Fn+Down arrow key
Move up one screen.	Page up On a MacBook, Fn+Up arrow key
Move one screen to the right.	Option+Page down On a MacBook, Fn+Option+Down arrow key
Move one screen to the left.	Option+Page up On a MacBook, Fn+Option+Up arrow key
Move to the next sheet in the workbook.	Control+Page down or Option+Right arrow key
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook.	Control+Page down or Option+Left arrow key
Scroll to display the active cell.	Control+Delete
Display the Go To dialog box.	Control+G
Display the Find dialog box.	Control+F or Shift+F5
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
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 or Control+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.	On a MacBook, Fn+Delete
Delete text to the end of the line. Note: Some smaller keyboards do not have this key.	Control+ On a MacBook, Control+Fn+Delete
Move one character up, down, left, or right.	Arrow keys
Move to the beginning of the line.	Home On a MacBook, Fn+Left arrow key
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 or +D
Fill to the right.	Control+R or +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
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 or Control+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 or Control+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 or F4
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
Edit the selected cell.	F2
Create a table.	+T or Control+T
Insert a line break in a cell.	+Option+Return or Control+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 ()) or Control+Right parenthesis ())
Unhide a column.	Shift++Right parenthesis ()) or Control+Shift+Right parenthesis ())
Hide a row.	+Left parenthesis (() or Control+Left parenthesis (()
Unhide a row.	Shift++Left parenthesis (() or Control+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 or Control+Return
Enter a formula as an array formula.	Shift++Return or Control+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
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 On a MacBook, Shift+Fn+Left arrow key
Extend the selection to the beginning of the sheet.	Control+Shift+Home On a MacBook, Control+Shift+Fn+Left arrow key
Extend the selection to the last cell used on the sheet (lower-right corner).	Control+Shift+End On a MacBook, Control+Shift+Fn+Right arrow key
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 (not the forward delete key found on full keyboards)
Extend the selection down one screen.	Shift+Page down On a MacBook, Shift+Fn+Down arrow key
Extend the selection up one screen	Shift+Page up On a MacBook, Shift+Fn+Up arrow key
Alternate between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders for objects.	Control+6
Turn on the capability to extend a selection by using the arrow keys.	F8
Add another range of cells to the selection.	Shift+F8
Select the current array, which is the array that the active cell belongs to.	Control+Forward slash (/)
Select cells in a row that don’t match the value in the active cell in that row. You must select the row starting with the active cell.	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
Copy a selection.	+C or Control+V
Paste a selection.	+V or Control+V
Cut a selection.	+X or Control+X
Clear a selection.	Delete
Delete the selection.	Control+Hyphen
Undo the last action.	+Z
Hide a column.	+Right parenthesis ()) or Control+Right parenthesis ())
Unhide a column.	+Shift+Right parenthesis ()) or Control+Shift+Right parenthesis ())
Hide a row.	+Left parenthesis (() or Control+Left parenthesis (()
Unhide a row.	+Shift+Left parenthesis (() or Control+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, or move down one cell if only one column is selected.	Tab key
Move from right to left within the selection, or move up one cell if only one column is selected.	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 or Control+Shift+L
Display the Filter list or PivotTable page field pop-up menu for the selected cell.	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
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 or Control+Option++R
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 or +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

On the Apple menu, select System Preferences > Keyboard.
On the Keyboard tab, select the checkbox for Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys.

Drawing

To do this	Press
Toggle Drawing mode on and off.	+Control+Z

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In this topic

Navigate the worksheet
Format and edit data
Work in cells or the formula bar

Navigate the worksheet

To do this	Press
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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Navigate the worksheet
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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Quick tips for using keyboard shortcuts with Excel for the web
Frequently used shortcuts
Access keys: Shortcuts for using the ribbon
Keyboard shortcuts for editing cells
Keyboard shortcuts for entering data
Keyboard shortcuts for editing data within a cell
Keyboard shortcuts for formatting cells
Keyboard shortcuts for moving and scrolling within worksheets
Keyboard shortcuts for working with objects
Keyboard shortcuts for working with cells, rows, columns, and objects
Keyboard shortcuts for moving within a selected range
Keyboard shortcuts for calculating data
Accessibility Shortcuts Menu (Alt+Shift+A)
Control keyboard shortcuts in Excel for the web by overriding browser keyboard shortcuts

Quick tips for using keyboard shortcuts with Excel for the web

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.
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.
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
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.	Windows keyboards: Shift+F10 or Windows Menu key Other keyboards: Shift+F10
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.

To get to the ribbon, press Alt+Windows logo key, or press Ctrl+F6 until you reach the Home tab.
To move between tabs on the ribbon, press the Tab key.
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
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
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
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.

Override browser shortcuts in Excel for the web dialog box.

In Excel for the web, select Help > Keyboard Shortcuts.
Search for any keyboard shortcut.
Choose the category of shortcuts to display in the list.
Select Override browser shortcuts.
Select Show Overrides to show shortcut overrides in the dialog box.
Select Close.

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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.

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Arrow Keys	Navigate one cell at a time in any direction
Ctrl+Arrow Keys	Move to the edge of data region (cells that contains data)
Page Down/Page Up	Move one screen down/ up
Alt+Page Down/Page Up	Move one screen right/ left
Tab/Shift+Tab	Move one cell to the next/ previous cell in worksheet
Home	Move to beginning of row
Ctrl+Home	Move to the beginning of worksheet
Ctrl+End	Move to the last cell with content of worksheet
Ctrl+G	Display the GoTo dialog box
Ctrl+G then type e.g. A50	Go to line 50, Column A
Ctrl+G then type e.g. G1	Go to column G, Line 1 in Excel
Ctrl+Backspace	Set focus back to active cell after e.g. scrolling away from it

Shift+Arrow Keys	Extend selection by one cell
Shift+Page Down/Page Up	Extend selection one screen down/ up
Ctrl+Shift+Arrow Keys	Extend selection to next non-blank cell
Shift+Home	Extend selection to beginning of the row (unfortunately, there is no Shift+End equivalent)
Ctrl+A with empty cells around current cell	Select all
Ctrl+A with filled cells around current cell	Select all cells in data-containing area. Press twice to select everything
Ctrl+Shift+Home	Extend selection to first cell of the worksheet
Ctrl+Shift+End	Extend selection from current cell to all cells with data on the worksheet
Ctrl+G	Manual selection by row/ column via GoTo menu. A:B selects column A thru C, 1:3 selects row 1 thru 3 , A1:B3 select cells A1 thru B3, etc

Shift+Space	Select current row
Shift+Space, then Shift+Arrow Down/Arrow Up	Select current row, then expand selection by one row down/ up
Shift+Space, then Shift+Page Down/Page Up	Select current row, then expand selection by one page down/ up
Ctrl+Space	Select current column
Shift+Space, then Shift+Arrow Right/Arrow Left	Select current column, then expand selection by one column right/ left
Shift+Space, then Shift+Alt+Page Down/Page Up	Select current column, then expand selection by one screen right/ left

Shift+Space, then Ctrl+—	Select single row; then delete
Shift+Space, then Shift+Arrow Up/Arrow Down, then Ctrl+—	Select multiple rows; then delete
Shift+Space, thenCtrl+Shift++	Select single row; then insert one row above
Shift+Space, then Shift+Arrow Up/Arrow Down, then Ctrl+Shift++	Select multiple rows; then insert the same number rows below
Shift+Space, then Ctrl+—	Select single (or multiple) columns, then delete
Shift+Space, then Ctrl+Shift++	Select single row, then insert row below. Select multiple rows to insert multiple rows
Ctrl+Shift++ with row(s) in clipboard and a row selected	Paste Insert — paste row(s) from clipboard and shift existing content downward
Ctrl+Shift++ with column(s) in clipboard and column selected	Paste Insert — paste column(s) from clipboard and shift existing content to the right
Ctrl+Shift++	With cells that are not complete rows/columns — Open insert cell/ row/ column menu
Ctrl+—	With cells that are not complete rows/columns — Open delete cell/ row/ column menu
Shift+Arrow Down, F2, then Ctrl+Enter	Fill single cell content down to all cells selected with Shift+Arrow Down
Shift+Arrow Up, F2, then Ctrl+Enter	Fill single cell content up to all cells selected with Shift+Arrow Down

Ctrl+D	Duplicate cell or line above (Duplicate Down)
Ctrl+R	Duplicate cell or line above (Duplicate Right)
Shift+Space, then Ctrl+D	Duplicate content from row above of selection
Ctrl+Space, then Ctrl+R	Duplicate column content from column to the left of selection
Ctrl+‘	Duplicate single cell from above during editing a Cell. Similar to Ctrl+D, but on single cell only and applies to when editing. This also allows e.g. amend text from above to the current cell content.

Press and hold Ctrl, then click or click and drag	Add non-adjacent cells to a selection. While continue to hold Ctrl, click on selected cells or drag ranges to de-select.
F8	Extend selection from current cell; same effect as pressing and holding Shift. There is an ‘Extend Selection’ texts at in Excel Status Bar. Press Escape to exit Extend Selection Mode
Shift+F8	Enter Locked Selection Extend Mode. Now you can add non-adjacent cells to a selection. There is an ‘Add or Remove Selection’ text at bottom of Excel Window
Shift+F8, then click on cells or click+drag cell ranges	Add non-adjacent cells or ranges to locked selection
Shift+F8, then Arrow Keys, then 2x Shift+F8 on a single cell	Add non-adjacent single cells to locked selection
Shift+F8, then Arrow Keys, then Shift+Arrow Keys, then 1x Shift+F8 selected range.	Add non-adjacent cell ranges to locked selection

These assume you are inside a cell, typically after pressing F2

F2	Edit cell. Press Escape to cancel
F2, then Shift+Home	Select Cell Content. Selects from current end of cursor to beginning
Home/End	Jump to beginning/ end of cell
Arrow Keys	Navigate by one character left/ right or one line up/ down
Ctrl+Arrow Left/Arrow Right	Navigate by one word left/ right
Shift+Arrow Keys	Select one character to the left/ right (or one line up/down)
Shift+Home/End	Select from the insertion point to beginning/ end of cell
Ctrl+Shift+Arrow Left/Arrow Right	Select or unselect one word to the left/ right
Delete/Backspace	Delete one character to the right/ left of cursor
Ctrl+Delete	Delete from cursor to end of cell
Alt+Enter	Start a new line inside cell
Enter/Shift+Enter	Complete cell entry and move one cell down/ up
Tab/Shift+Tab	Complete cell entry and move one cell right/ left
Ctrl+Enter	Complete cell entry and don’t move selection
Ctrl+‘	Duplicate value from Cell above into current cell at cursor position
Ctrl+;	Insert current date at cursor position
Ctrl+Shift+;	Insert current time at cursor position

All these shortcuts assume multiple cells have been selected. Try with at least 2-3 columns and rows.

Tab/Shift+Tab	Move active cell right/ left in selection
Enter/Shift+Enter	Move active cell down/ up in selection
Shift+Backspace	Select only the active cell when multiple cells are selected
Ctrl+Backspace	Show active cell within selection; helps with large selections when active cell is off screen
Ctrl+.	Move clockwise between the four corners of a selection
Ctrl+Alt+Arrow Right/Arrow Left	Move to the right/ to the left between non-adjacent selections (with multiple ranges selected)
Arrow Keys with active Selection	Cancel Selection

Ctrl+O	Open Workbook via ‘new’ open box to access additional locations
Ctrl+Alt+F2	Open file via classic open dialog window
Alt+F, O	File Open via Excel file manager
Alt+F, O + 1…9	Open recent file (1 thru 9)
Alt+F, O, Y1…Z	Open recent file (10 upwards)
Alt+F, O, K	File Open from OneDrive Link
Ctrl+S	Save File with current file name
F12	Save file as via standard save dialog box
Alt+F, A	File Save as via Excel file manager
Alt+F, A, K	File Save to OneDrive Link
Esc	Exit open/ save menu

Ctrl+P	Print. This won’t offer Key Tips/ Options. To continue with shortcuts, use the new Key Options below.
Alt+F, P	Open File Print menu
I in Print Menu	Select printer
Alt+P if Key Tips disappear	Return Print key tips/ options
V in Print Menu	Focus on View pane; use arrow keys to forward/ backward preview pages
G in Print Menu	Page setup
N in Print Menu	Set Number of copies

Ctrl+Page Down/Page Up	Move to the next/ previous worksheet in current workbook
Alt+H, IS	Insert worksheet (Home — Insert Sheet)
Alt+H, DS	Delete worksheet Home — Delete Sheet
Alt+H, OR	Rename worksheet (Home — Format — Rename worksheet)
Alt+H, OM	Move worksheet (Home — Format — Move worksheet)
Alt+H, OT	Worksheet tab color, continue with mouse or arrow keys (Home — Format — Tab color)

Alt+W+FF	View — Freeze or unfreeze; unfreeze works for any Freeze Setting
Alt+W+R	View — Freeze first visible Row on screen
Alt+W+C	View — Freeze first Column on screen
Ctrl+9	Hide selected rows
Ctrl+Shift+9	Unhide hidden rows within the selection
Ctrl+0	Hide selected columns
Shift+F10, then U	Unhide selected columns (Ctrl+Shift+0 not working in Excel 2010, 2013, or 2016)
Alt+W S	Split or unsplit Worksheet at current position

Ctrl+Shift+7	Apply border on all sides of cell
Ctrl+Shift+—	Remove all borders from selection

Always open Border Menu first. Press Ctrl+1, then Ctrl+Tab to reach the Border Menu if it is not already active. Once Border Menu is selected, pressing Ctrl+1 later will keep focus on border menu.

Ctrl+1, then Ctrl+Tab	Open Border Menu
Alt+HB, them M	Open Border Menu
Alt+T	Toggle Top border (in border menu)
Alt+B	Toggle Bottom border (in border menu)
Alt+R	Toggle Right border (in border menu)
Alt+L	Toggle Left border (in border menu)
Alt+O	Toggle Outline order (in border menu)
Alt+I	Toggle Inside border (in border menu)
Alt+H	Toggle Horizontal interior border (in border menu)
Alt+V	Toggle Vertical interior border (in border menu)
Alt+U	Toggle Upwards diagonal border (in border menu)
Alt+D	Toggle Downwards diagonal border (in border menu)
Alt+N	Remove/ Neutralize all borders (in border menu)

Ribbon Shortcuts for borders are difficult to memorize and counterintuitive. Suggest to use Shortcuts via Border Menu (see above). Ribbon shortcuts do not toggle back, plus its difficult to see immediate result. Letters chosen as shortcut in the ribbon menu make no sense (e.g. T for Thick outside border instead of Top border)

Alt+HB then O	Bottom border
Alt+HB then P	Top border
Alt+HB then L	Left border
Alt+HB then R	Right border
Alt+HB then N	No borders
Alt+HB then A	All borders
Alt+HB then A	Outside borders
Alt+HB then T	Thick outside borders
Alt+HB then B	Bottom double borders
Alt+HB then H	Thick bottom borders
Alt+HB then C	Top and thick bottom border
Alt+HB then U	Top and double bottom border

Ctrl+;	Insert static date
Ctrl+Shift+;	Insert static time
Ctrl+;, then Space, then Ctrl+Shift+;	Insert static date followed by time
=TODAY()	Insert todays date as formula
=NOW()	Insert todays date and time as formula
Ctrl+Shift+3	Apply date format to selection as dd-mmm-yy
Ctrl+Shift+2	Apply time format to selection as h:mm AM/PM

Ctrl+1	Access Format Number menu (press Ctrl+Tab if tab Is not in focus, press Tab or Ctrl+T for Type to access number format)
M	Month as single digit (e.g. 1/23/2020)
mm	Month as double digits (e.g. 01/23/2020)
mmm	Month abbreviated 3-letter (e.g. Jan/23/2020)
mmmm	Month as full name (e.g. January/23/2020)
mmmmm	Month as abbreviated 1 letter (e.g. J/23/2020)
D	Day as 1 digit number (e.g. 1/1/2020)
dd	Day as 2 digit number (e.g. 1/01/2020)
ddd	Day as 3-digit abbreviation (e.g. 1/Wed/2020)
dddd	Day as full name (e.g. 1/Wednesday/2020)
Y	Year as 2 digit number (e.g. 1/1/20)
yy	Year as 4 digit number (e.g. 1/1/2020)

Ctrl+1	Access Format Number menu (press Ctrl+Tab if tab Is not in focus, press Tab or Ctrl+T for Type to access number format)
H	Hours without leading zero
hh	Hours with leading zero
M	Minutes without leading zero
mm	Minutes with leading zero
S	Seconds without leading zero
ss	Seconds with leading zero
AM/PM	Display AM or PM
H	Time elapsed in hours (Hours in 24-hour format)
M	Time elapsed in minutes
M	Time elapsed in minutes
mmm	Month abbreviated 3-letter (e.g. Jan/23/2020)
mmmm	Month as full name (e.g. January/23/2020)
mmmmm	Month as abbreviated 1 letter (e.g. J/23/2020)
D	Day as 1-digit number (e.g. 1/1/2020)
dd	Day as 2-digit number (e.g. 1/01/2020)
ddd	Day as 3-digit abbrevation (e.g. 1/Wed/2020)
dddd	Day as full name (e.g. 1/Wednesday/2020)
Y	Year as 2-digit number (e.g. 1/1/20)
yy	Year as 4-digit number (e.g. 1/1/2020)

Ctrl+Alt+V, then T and Enter	Copy a cell via Ctrl+C, then via Paste Special, paste format of that cell to current cell
Alt+Enter	Repeat a previous cell format action on current cell
Ctrl+1	Open Format Cells dialog with last selection active
Ctrl+Shift+F	Open Format Cells dialog with Font Tab active

Ctrl+B	Apply/ remove bold format
Ctrl+I	Apply/ remove italic format
Ctrl+U	Apply/ remove underline format
Ctrl+5	Apply/ remove strikethrough formatting
Alt+H, FF	Home select Font Face; type font name supported by auto-complete or use Arrow Down to select.
Alt+H, FS	Home select Font Size; use Arrow Key, then Enter to change size
Alt+H, FC, Escape, Enter	Assign current font color to selection via Home Font Color. While escaping the font-color drop-down, the focus stays on the icon; simply press Enter to assign the current color.
Alt+HH, Escape, Enter	Assign current fill color to selected cell color via Home Higlight Cell. While escaping the highlight drop-down, the focus stays on the icon; simply press Enter to assign the current color.
Alt+HH, then N	Set to No fill color

Ctrl+Shift+~	Apply the general number format (e.g. 1000)
Ctrl+Shift+1	Apply the number format with two decimal places, thousands separator (e.g. 1,000.00)
Ctrl+Shift+2	Apply the time format with the hour and minute, and indicate AM or PM
Ctrl+Shift+3	Apply the date format with the day, month, and year
Ctrl+Shift+4	Apply the currency format with two decimal places (e.g. $1,000.00)
Ctrl+Shift+5	Apply the percentage format with no decimal places (e.g. 10%)
Ctrl+Shift+6	Apply the scientific number format

Alt+H, AL	Align Left
Alt+H, AR	Align Right
Alt+H, AC	Align Center
Alt+H, AT	Align Top
Alt+H, AM	Align Middle
Alt+H, AB	Align Bottom

Alt+H, W	Wrap or unwrap text (Home — Wrap Text)
Alt+H, MM	Merge cells — Merge
Alt+H, MU	Merge — Unmerge
Alt+H, MC	Merge and Center
Alt+H, MA	Merge Across (merge all columns, but not rows in selection)

Ctrl+`	Toggle show formulas on/off
=	Start a formula
Alt+=	Insert the AutoSum formula
Ctrl+A with formula present	Edit formula in formula Bar
Ctrl+Shift+U	Expand/ collapse formula bar
F4	After typing cell reference (eg =E4) makes reference absolute (=$E$4). Repeat if you want to toggle from absolute reference to partial or complete removal ($E$4 -> E$4 -> $E4 -> returning to E4.
Shift+F3 with empty cell	Display the ‘insert function; dialog box
Shift+F3 with formula present	Edit arguments of formula at cursor position
Alt+H,FD, U	Select all Formulas (Home — Find — Formulas
Ctrl+Shift+Enter with array formula	Enter a formula as an array formula. Formula bar will show this as e.g. {=SUM(A1:A3B1:B3)} which is the sum of A1B2+A2*B2+A3+B3. This is an easy and concise method. Remember that each time editing the formula will require the Ctrl+Shift+Enter. Some keyboards seem to distinguish between left and right Shift key
Ctrl+`	Show/ hide all formulas. This will automatically extend all column widths which reverses when pressed again
Ctr+‘	Duplicate formula from cell above
F3	Paste named range in formula

=LEFT (text, num_chars)	Return X number of chars of text from left
=RIGHT (text, num_chars)	Return X number of chars of text from right
=MID (text, start_num, num_chars)	Return X number of chars of text from middle
=LEN(text)	Returns length of text
=CONCATENATE (text, text2, …)	Concatenates/ combines multiple cells or text fragments
=FIND (find_text, within_text)	Case-sensitive search of text within provided text. Add optional start position as optional parameters.
=SEARCH (find_text, within_text)	Case-insensitive search of text within provided text. Add optional start position as optional parameters.
=TRIM(text)	Remove extra spaces from beginning and end of text
=UPPER(text)	Convert text to all upper case
=LOWER (text)	Convert text to all lower case
=PROPER (text)	Convert text to all proper case (first letter capital, rest lower case)

=SUM (value1,value2, …)	Sum values
=COUNT (value1,value2, …)	Count cells
=COUNTA (value1,value2, …)	Count cells with content
=MAX (number1, number2, …)	Maximum value
=MIN (number1, number2, …)	Minimum value

Ctrl+[	Select direct precedents
Ctrl+Shift+[	Select all precedents
Ctrl+]	Select direct dependents
Ctrl+Shift+]	Select all dependents
Alt+M+P	Formulas — Trace Precedents
Alt+M+D	Formulas — Trace Dependents
Alt+M+AA	Formulas — Remove all Arrow Traces

F9	Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks
Shift+F9	Calculate the active worksheet
Ctrl+Alt+F9	Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F9	Recheck dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated

Ctrl+T	Create auto Table from selection
Ctrl+Space	Select table column
Shift+Space	Select table row

Ctrl+Shift+L	Turn Autofilter on or off. Select table as necessary but many times Excel figures out what you want.
Alt+Arrow Down	On the field with column head, display the AutoFilter list for the current column. Press Escape to cancel
Arrow Down/Arrow Up and Sace	Select the next/ previous item in the AutoFilter list
Alt+Arrow Up	Close the AutoFilter list for the current column
Home/End	Select the first item/ last item in the AutoFilter list

Creating Pivot Tables with Shortcuts only seems to be nearly impossible; managing existing tables is doable.

Alt+NV	Insert PivotTable after selecting data range. Follow up with Alt+E for existing worksheet if desired, Tab, and type the cell reference where it should go (e.g. C1)
F10+R	Refresh PivotTable
Ctrl+—	Hide selected item
Alt+Arrow Down in header	Unhide item(s) by opening header drop-down and using Arrow Keys and Space to unhide item
Type over any field with the value hidden	Unhide item(s) (assume you have two fields ‘color’, and ‘size’ and you hid ‘color’. Go into ‘size’ field and type ‘color’ — this will unhide the ‘color’ field
Type over any field with another field in same table	Flip current field value with the value typed
Ctrl+Shift+*	Select the entire PivotTable report
Alt+Shift+Arrow Right	Group selected PivotTable items
Alt+Shift+Arrow Left	Ungroup selected PivotTable items when on group header
Alt+JTX	Expand all fields
Alt+JTP	Collapse all fields
Ctrl+Shift+plus	Insert pivot formula/ calculated field
Alt+F1	Create Pivot Chart in same Worksheet
F1	Create Pivot Chart in new Worksheet

Ctrl+Z	Undo
Ctrl+Y	Redo (after undo) or Repeat (e.g. when applying formats)
Alt+3	Undo list (via quick access). Use Arrow Down to extend undo range.
Alt+4	Redo list (via quick access). Use Arrow Down to extend redo range.
Alt+Enter outside edit cell mode	Repeat last action. E.g. try to set a cell bold with Ctrl+B, then go to a different cell and press Alt+Enter; great to cascade formatting across multiple cells

Ctrl+X	Cut cell(s) to clipboard
Ctrl+C	Copy cell(s) to clipboard
Ctrl+V	Paste cell(s) from clipboard
Ctrl+plus	Insert Paste — Paste cell and push content downward or rightward. Works great for entire rows and columns.
Ctrl+Alt+V	Open Paste Special Menu (requires a prior copy to Clipboard)
Ctrl+Alt+V, then V, Enter	Paste Values
Ctrl+Alt+V, then T, Enter	Paste Formats
Ctrl+Alt+V, then E, Enter	Paste Transposed
Ctrl+Alt+V, then W, Enter	Paste Column Width
Ctrl+Alt+V, then U, Enter	Paste Values and Number Formats
F3	Paste a defined name into a formula

Ctrl+F	Display the Find and Replace dialog box (with find selected)
Ctrl+H	Display the find and replace dialog box (with replace selected)
Esc	Close the find and replace dialog Box (with focus on dialog box)
Shift+F4	Find next (with search box closed)
Ctrl+Shift+F4	Find previous (with search box closed)
Alt+Tab, or Ctrl+F/H when losing focus	Toggle focus between find/ replace dialog box and worksheet
Alt+F	Find next with find dialog box active
Alt+I	Find all with find dialog box active
* in search option	Use as Asterix for searching multiple characters
? in search options	Use as wildcard for searching any single character, Use ‘~’ before ‘?’ when searching special characters. ~* searches for * ~~ searches for ~ ~? searches for ?

These are worth memorizing as they identical across most Office Applications

Ctrl+F1	Minimize/ restore Excel ribbons
Alt+F	File Ribbon
Alt+H	Home Ribbon
Alt+N	Insert Ribbon
Alt+JD	Draw Ribbon
Alt+G	Design Ribbon
Alt+W	View Ribbon
Alt+R	Review Ribbon
Alt+Y	Help Ribbon

Alt+M	Formula Ribbon
Alt+A	Data Ribbon
Alt+B	Adobe Ribbon (if installed)
Alt+L	Developer Ribbon (if activated)

Shift+Alt+Right Arrow with cell or cell range selected	Group selected cells with option to group as Row- or Columns Group
Ctrl+Space, then Shift+Alt+Arrow Right	Group columns
Shift+Space, then Shift+Alt+Arrow Right	Group rows
Shift+Alt+Arrow Left	Ungroup rows or columns
Alt+A, then H	Hide group (Collapse) via Data — Hide group
Alt+A, then J	Show group (Expand) via Data — Show group*
Ctrl+8	Hide Outline Symbols

Shift+F10, then 2x I, then Enter	Open hyperlink
Shift+F10, then R	Remove one or multiple hyperlink(s)
Ctrl+K	Insert or edit hyperlinK (for complete cell only)

Shift+F2	Insert/ edit a cell comment
1x Escape when in Comment, then Arrow Keys	Move comment
2x Escape when in Comment	Escape comment editing and return to cell
Ctrl+Shift+O	Select all cells with comments
Shift+F10, then M	Delete single comment (or multiple with multiple comments selected)

Tab/Shift+Tab	Move to the next/ previous field which can be edited
Enter/Shift+Enter	Move to the first field in the next/ previous record
Page Down/Page Up	Move to the same field 10 records forward/ back
Ctrl+Page Down	Move to a new record
Ctrl+Page Up	Move to the first record
Home/End	Move to the beginning/ end of a field

Shift+F7	Display the thesaurus dialog box
F7	Display the spelling dialog box
Alt+F, IE	Enable Editing for protected view (File Info Enable Editing)
Alt+F4	Close Excel
F1	Help
Alt+‘	Style dialog box
Ctrl+F3	Define a name or dialog
Ctrl+Shift+F3	Create names from row and column labels
Alt+F1	Create and insert chart with data in current range as embedded Chart Object
F11	Create and insert chart with data in current range in a separate Chart Sheet
Alt+F11	Open VBA editor window
Ctrl+F6	Scroll between open workbooks
Alt+F8	Display macro dialog box

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What are Excel Shortcuts?

An Excel shortcut is a technique of performing a manual task in a quicker way. The shortcuts help speed up the work, which saves time for the secondary tasks of the job. Since Excel is used by almost everybody in some form or the other, it is essential to be aware of the shortcuts.

For example, the excel shortcut “Ctrl+O” opens an already existing workbook. The shortcut “Ctrl+W” closes the currently active workbook.

The purpose of using an excel shortcut is to save the worksheet creator from extra clicks. This improves the productivity at the workplace.

At times, the same task is repeated in Excel on a daily basis. Since such tasks may not have a shortcut, the solution is to create it by recording a macro.

What are Excel Shortcuts?
Top 20 Keyboard Shortcuts in Excel
- #1–Paste as Values With “Paste Special”
- #2–Sum Numbers With AutoSum
- #3–Fill the Subsequent Cell With the Fill Down
- #4–Select the Entire Row or Column
- #5–Insert and Delete Row or Column
- #6–Insert and Edit Comment
- #7–Move Between Sheets
- #8–Add Filters
- #9–Freeze Rows and Columns
- #10–Open “Format Cells” Dialog Box
- #11–Adjust Column Width
- #12–Repeat the Last Task
- #13–Insert Line Breaks in a Cell
- #14–Move Between Different Workbooks
- #15–Spell-Check
- #16–Move Between Worksheet and Excel VBA Editor
- #17–Select a Cell Range
- #18–Select the Last Non-Blank Cell of a Row or Column
- #19–Delete the Active Sheet
- #20–Insert a New Sheet
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Recommended Articles

This article discusses the important excel shortcuts which have been consolidated keeping in mind the day-to-day needs of the user. The explanation of each technique is followed by a relevant example.

It is not possible to memorize every excel shortcut. However, a regular usage does allow gradual learning. To develop expertise in Excel, it is imperative to go beyond the basic cut (Ctrl+X), copy (Ctrl+C), and paste (Ctrl+V) shortcuts.

#1–Paste as Values With “Paste Special”

If a formula cell is copied and pasted, its formula is pasted and not the value of the cell. With “paste specialPaste special in Excel allows you to paste partial aspects of the data copied. There are several ways to paste special in Excel, including right-clicking on the target cell and selecting paste special, or using a shortcut such as CTRL+ALT+V or ALT+E+S.read more,” it is possible to paste the value of the formula cell at the desired location.

The excel shortcut “Alt+E+S+V” (press one by one) opens the “paste special” window and selects “values” under “paste.”

Note: Prior to pressing the excel shortcut, the formula cell must be copied and the desired output cell (where output is required) should be selected.

Example

The succeeding table shows the prices (in $ in column B) at which some units (column A) of a product are sold. We want to calculate the sales figures and, instead of formulas, paste the final values in column C.

Use the shortcut of the “paste special” property.

The steps to calculate sales and apply the “paste special” shortcut are listed as follows:

Step 1: In cell C2, enter the following formula.

“=B2*A2”

The cell C2 is dependent on the cells A2 and B2.

Copy-paste or drag the formula to the remaining cells. The formulas are applied to the entire range (C2:C6).

Step 2: Copy the formula cell C2. Press the keys “ALT+E+S+V” one by one. The “paste special” window opens. “Values” is automatically selected under “paste.” Click “Ok.”

Step 3: The number 3,432 is pasted in cell C2 as a value and not as a formula.

#2–Sum Numbers With AutoSum

Often, there is a need to sum a set of numbers. To do this, we usually apply the SUM functionThe SUM function in excel adds the numerical values in a range of cells. Being categorized under the Math and Trigonometry function, it is entered by typing “=SUM” followed by the values to be summed. The values supplied to the function can be numbers, cell references or ranges.read more. An alternative method is to use the excel shortcut key.

The shortcut “Alt+=” (press together) sums numbers.

Example #2

The following table shows the region-wise sales of an organization. We want to sum all the sales figures to find the total sales. Use the shortcut of AutoSum.

Step 1: Select cell B6. Press the excel shortcut keys “Alt+=” together.

Step 2: The SUM formula automatically appears in cell B6, as shown in the following image.

#3–Fill the Subsequent Cell With the Fill Down

The fill downWhen you want to fill down or copy any data or formulas to the cells down below, you can use Excel fill down. While copying the data and selecting the cells, the keyboard shortcut is CTRL + D.read more property fills the present (subsequent) cell with the value or formula of the immediately preceding cell. This feature is often used while entering data in Excel.

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+D” (press together) fills the immediately following cell with the data or formula of the preceding cell.

If a range of cells is selected, the content of the topmost cell is filled in the cells below. If the subsequent cell already contains a value, pressing “Ctrl+D” overwrites it.

Note 1: If the preceding cell contains a value, the fill down feature copies the same to the immediately following cell. However, if the preceding cell contains a formula, the same is copied.

Note 2: While copying a formula, the cell references may or may not change depending on the kind of references used (relative or absolute).

Note 3: The shortcut “Ctrl+D” works only for columns and not for rows. For rows, use the shortcut “Ctrl+R” (press together), which fills cells to the right.

Example

The left side of the following image shows the first and the last names in columns A and B respectively. We want to copy the first name of row 4 in row 5 with the help of the fill down excel shortcut.

Step 1: Select cell A5. Press the keys “Ctrl+D” together.

Step 2: The name “Jawahar” is copied to cell A5, as shown by the right side of the following image.

Example

The left side of the following image shows the sales (column G) calculated by multiplying the price (column F) with the number of units (column E).

We want to calculate the sales (units=45 and price=26) for the entry in row 7. Use the fill down shortcut.

Step 1: Enter 26 as the price in cell F7. Select cell G7 and press the keys “Ctrl+D.”

Step 2: The formula of the preceding cell (G6) is copied to cell G7, as shown by the right side of the following image.

#4–Select the Entire Row or Column

Often, there is a need to select the entire row or column in Excel.

The excel shortcut “Shift+space” (press together) selects the entire row.

The shortcut “Ctrl+space” (press together) selects the entire column.

Example

The following image shows a blank worksheet. With the help of the shortcut, we want to:

a) Select row 4 in the given worksheet

b) Select column B in the given worksheet

a) Step 1: Select any cell in row 4. Press the excel shortcut keys “Shift+space” together.

Step 2: The entire row 4 is selected, as shown in the following image.

b) Step 1: Select any cell in column B. Press the shortcut keys “Ctrl+space” together.

Step 2: The entire column B is selected, as shown in the following image.

#5–Insert and Delete Row or Column

At times, we may need to insert or delete a rowTo delete a row or a set of rows from a spreadsheet, first select the row or rows you want to delete, then hit CTRL – (minus sign) as a shortcut key.read more or column.

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+Shift+plus sign (+)” inserts a new row or column. The keys must be pressed together.

Prior to pressing this shortcut, select the entire row or column preceding which the insertion has to be made. For this, click the row or column label appearing at the leftmost side or on top.

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+minus sign (-)” deletes an existing row or column. The keys must be pressed together.

Prior to pressing this shortcut, select the entire row or column which has to be deleted.

Note: If the preceding shortcuts (insert or delete) are pressed by selecting a cell rather than the entire row or column, the “insert” or “delete” dialog box opens.

Example

The following image shows the number of units (column E), prices (column F), and sales (column G). With the help of the shortcut, we want to:

a) Insert a row preceding row 4

b) Delete the newly inserted row 4.

a) Step 1: Select the entire row 4 by clicking the label “4” at the leftmost side.

Step 2: Press the keys “Ctrl+Shift+plus sign (+)” together.

Step 3: A row preceding row 4 is inserted, as shown in the following image.

b) Step 1: Click the row label to select the entire row 4.

Step 2: Press the keys “Ctrl+minus sign(-)” together.

Step 3: The newly inserted row (inserted in step 3 of the preceding solution) is deleted. The same is shown in the following image.

#6–Insert and Edit Comment

In Excel, we may need to enter comments for a specific cell. This saves the information related to that cell and allows returning to the same, if required.

The excel shortcut “right-click+M” (press one by one) inserts a new comment on a cell.

The right-click button (menu or the context key) on the keyboard opens the context menu for the selected item. The menu key is located at the bottom, to the right side of the spacebar. It is placed between the right side “Alt” and the right side “Ctrl” key.

Prior to pressing the shortcut, it is important to select the cell in which a comment is to be inserted.

Note: Alternatively, press “Shift+F10” (press together) to open the context menu. Thereafter, press “M” to insert a comment.

The excel shortcut “Shift+F2” (press together) helps edit a comment.

Prior to pressing the shortcut, select the cell containing the comment to be edited.

Example

Working on the data of example #6, we want to:

a) Insert a comment on cell C2

b) Edit the comment of cell C2

Use the shortcut of inserting and editing comments.

a) Step 1: Select the cell C2. Press the menu key followed by “M.”

Step 2: A comment is inserted on cell C2, as shown in the following image.

b) Step 1: Select the cell C2. Press the keys “Shift+F2” together.

Step 2: The cursor appears inside the comment. The comment can now be edited, as shown in the following image.

#7–Move Between Sheets

While working in Excel, different sheets are required to be dealt with at one time. Moreover, it is tedious to click the sheet labels at the bottom of the workbook. The shortcuts help in quickly navigating through the sheets.

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+page down” (press together) helps move from the currently active sheet to the next sheet.

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+page up” (press together) helps move from the currently active sheet to the preceding sheet.

For example, the sheet names are “sheet 1,” “sheet 2,” and “sheet 3” and the current active sheet is “sheet 2.” To go to “sheet 3,” press “Ctrl+page down.” Press “Ctrl+page up” to move to “sheet 1.”

Example

The following image shows the different data sheets of a workbook. With the help of the excel shortcut, we want to:

a) Move from the “insert comment” sheet to the “freeze rows & column” sheet

b) Move from the “freeze rows & column” sheet back to the “insert comment” sheet

a) Step 1: Press the keys “Ctrl+page down” together.

Step 2: There is a movement from “insert comment” to “freeze rows & column” sheet. The latter sheet is now the currently active sheet.

b) Step 1: Press the keys “Ctrl+page up” together.

Step 2: There is a movement from “freeze rows & column” to “insert comment” sheet. The currently active sheet now is the “insert comment” sheet.

#8–Add Filters

To add or remove filters from a dataset, select “filter” from the Data tab or the Home tab (“sort and filter” drop-down) of the Excel ribbonThe ribbon is an element of the UI (User Interface) which is seen as a strip that consists of buttons or tabs; it is available at the top of the excel sheet. This option was first introduced in the Microsoft Excel 2007.read more. However, this method is manual and takes time.

The excel shortcuts “Ctrl+Shift+L” (press together) or “Alt+D+F+F” (press one by one) add and remove filters.

Example

Working on the data of example #6, we want to insert filters on columns A, B, and C. Thereafter, remove these filters. Use the shortcut keys.

Step 1: Select cell A1. Press the keys “Ctrl+Shift+L” together. Alternatively, press the keys “Alt+D+F+F” one by one.

Step 2: The filters are added to columns A, B, and C.

Step 3: Press the preceding shortcuts (pressed in step 1) again. The filters are removed.

The insertion and removal of filters are shown in the following image.

#9–Freeze Rows and Columns

While working in Excel, there may be a need to freeze the first row and the first column. Once frozen, the given row and column do not move while scrolling through the remaining data.

The excel shortcut “Alt+W+F+F” (press one by one) freezes the rows and/or columns based on the current selection of cell.

To freeze the first row and the first column, select cell B2.

Note: The given shortcut freezes the rows preceding the currently selected cell. At the same time, the columns to the left of the currently selected cell are also frozen.

Example

The following image shows the username and the passwords in columns A and B respectively. We want to freeze the first row and the first column with the help of the shortcut keys.

Step 1: Select cell B2. Press the shortcut “Alt+W+F+F” one by one.

Step 2: The first row and the first column are frozen, as shown in the following image.

#10–Open “Format Cells” Dialog Box

The “format cells” dialog box helps format a cell or a cell range of Excel. To open this box manually, select a cell and right-click the same. Thereafter, choose the “format cells” option from the context menu.

The shortcut “Ctrl+1” (press together) opens the “format cells” dialog box.

Example

We want to open the “format cells” dialog box in an Excel worksheet with the help of the shortcut.

Step 1: In the worksheet, press “Ctrl+1” together.

Step 2: The “format cells” dialog box appears, as shown in the following image.

#11–Adjust Column Width

To adjust the width of a columnA user can set the width of a column in an excel worksheet between 0 and 255, where one character width equals one unit. The column width for a new excel sheet is 8.43 characters, which is equal to 64 pixels.read more, one needs to double-click the column edge. This task can also be done with the help of a shortcut.

The excel shortcut “Alt+O+C+A” (press one by one) adjusts the width of the selected column.

Example

The left side of the following image shows the usernames in column A. Since the width of this column has not been adjusted, some entries are exceeding its right-side border.

We want to adjust the width of column A with the help of the shortcut keys.

Step 1: Select the column (column A) whose width has to be adjusted.

Step 2: Press the shortcut keys “Alt+O+C+A” one by one.

Step 3: The column width is adjusted, as shown by the right side of the following image. Hence, all entries fit in column A.

#12–Repeat the Last Task

In Excel, one may need to repeat the last task or action performed. This task can be formatting, inserting a new row or column, deleting an existing row or column, and so on.

The shortcut “F4” repeats the last task, if possible.

#13–Insert Line Breaks in a Cell

While typing in a cell, there may be a need to insert a line break. The line break helps add spacing between the sentences of a cell. Once a line break is added, the user can begin a new sentence in the same cell.

The excel shortcut “Alt+Enter” (press together) inserts a line break within a cell.

Example

The following image shows a question in cell A1. We want to insert a line break in order to type a new sentence within the same cell A1. Use the shortcut for the same.

Step 1: Double-click the cell (cell A1) within which a line break is to be inserted.

Step 2: Click at the place (after the two question marks) where the line break is to be inserted.

Step 3: Press the keys “Alt+Enter” together. The line break appears, as shown in the following image. Hence, after the spacing has been inserted, the user can begin a new sentence in cell A1.

#14–Move Between Different Workbooks

To switch between various windows, the shortcut “Alt+tab” is used. However, often while working, one needs to move from one workbook to another.

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+tab” (press together) helps switch between the open workbooks.

#15–Spell-Check

Prior to submitting an Excel worksheet to seniors at the workplace, it is essential to do a quick spell-check. This lets the user know the mistakes and the corrections that should be followed presently and in the future.

The excel shortcut “F7” helps perform a spell-check of the currently active worksheet.

Example

The following image shows the usernames in column A. We want to run a spell-check on this worksheet with the help of the shortcut.

Step 1: Press the shortcut “F7.”

Step 2: The “spelling” dialog box appears, as shown in the following image. Hence, the spellings of column A can be corrected by matching them against the suggestions.

#16–Move Between Worksheet and Excel VBA Editor

While working with macros, one needs to move between the VBA editorThe Visual Basic for Applications Editor is a scripting interface. These scripts are primarily responsible for the creation and execution of macros in Microsoft software.read more and the Excel worksheet.

The excel shortcut “Alt+F11” helps switch between the VBA editor and the worksheet.

#17–Select a Cell Range

Selecting the cell ranges of Excel can be a time-consuming task, if done manually.

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+Shift+arrow keys” selects the cell ranges of Excel.

Note: The selection of cells, in the same row or column as the currently active cell, is carried out till the last non-blank cell. However, if the following cell (in the same row or column as the currently active cell) is blank, the selection is carried out till the next non-blank cell.

Example

The following image shows the usernames, passwords, designations, titles, and first names in columns A, B, C, D, and E respectively. We want to select the range A1:E100 with the help of the shortcut.

Step 1: Select cell A1. Press the keys “Ctrl+Shift+right arrow” to select till cell E1.

Step 2: Press the keys “Ctrl+Shift+down arrow” to select till cell E100.

Step 3: The range A1:E100 is selected, as shown in the following image.

#18–Select the Last Non-Blank Cell of a Row or Column

Beginning from cell A1, one may need to go to the last cell of column A. This requires manual scrolling, which is a difficult task, particularly when working with large datasets.

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+down arrow” (press together) helps the user go to the last non-blank cell of the current column (column of the active cell).

The excel shortcut “Ctrl+right arrow” (press together) helps the user go to the last non-blank cell of the current row (row of the active cell).

Note: In case the cell immediately following the active cell is blank, the next non-blank cell is selected.

Example

The following table shows the usernames and passwords in columns A and B respectively. We want to go to the cell A100, which is the last non-blank cell of column A. Use the shortcut keys.

Step 1: Select cell A1. Press the keys “Ctrl+down arrow” together.

Step 2: The last cell (A100) of the dataset is selected, as shown in the following image.

#19–Delete the Active Sheet

To delete a sheet manually, one can right-click the sheet name and select “delete.” Alternatively, the shortcut helps do the same quickly.

The excel shortcut “Alt+E+L” (press one by one) deletes the currently active sheet.

Once the given shortcut is pressed, a message appears stating that the data of the worksheet will be permanently deleted. Click “delete” to delete the sheet, otherwise press “cancel.”

#20–Insert a New Sheet

Often, new sheets are required to be added to the workbook. It is possible to insert a new sheet with a single click.

The excel shortcut “Shift+F11” (press together) inserts a new sheet in the current workbook.

The excel shortcut “F11” inserts a chart sheet in which a chart can be created by selecting a data range.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are Excel shortcuts and how to use them?

An Excel shortcut helps perform a manual task in a faster way. With the application of shortcuts, the user saves time and improves the productivity. This saved time can be used for focusing on other projects of a job role.

The list of Excel shortcuts is a large one. There are shortcuts for entering, formatting, deleting, and selecting data. So, it is not possible to learn all the shortcuts. However, knowing the regularly used ones is essential.

To use an Excel shortcut, press the particular keys on the keyboard. But, prior to using it, one must know whether to press the keys simultaneously or one by one. This is because each shortcut works in a specific way.

2. What are the basic Excel shortcuts and how to learn them?

The basic Excel shortcuts are listed as follows:

Ctrl+S: It saves a workbook.
Ctrl+A: It selects the entire worksheet.
Ctrl+B: It makes the content of the selected cells bold.
Ctrl+C: It copies the selected cell.
Ctrl+I: It italicizes the content of the selected cell.
Ctrl+P: It opens the “print” dialog box.
Ctrl+X: It cuts the content of the selected cell.
Ctrl+V: It pastes in the currently selected cell.
Ctrl+Z: It undoes the last action.

Excel shortcuts can be learned with regular usage and practice. The more you practice working on Excel, the more habitual you will become. In this way, you can learn gradually.

Note: The keys of all the preceding shortcuts should be pressed simultaneously.

3. How to work with Excel formulas by way of shortcuts?

The “tab” key is an important shortcut used for auto-completing the name of the function. For instance, to enter the CONCATENATE function in a cell, type “=CON” and press the “tab” key. The CONCATENATE function is automatically selected.

With the “F4” key, one can toggle between the relative, absolute, and mixed references. Double-click the formula cell and press “F4” to change the type of reference.

Likewise, different keyboard keys have different functions. By applying shortcuts to Excel formulas, one can simplify working with calculations.

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1. Navigation

S No:	Description	Shortcut Keys
1	Move Up	`Ctrl` + `↑`
2	Move Down	`Ctrl` + `↓`
3	Move Right	`Ctrl` + `→`
4	Move Left	`Ctrl` + `←`

2. Basic Operations

S No	Description	Shortcut Keys
1	Copy	`Ctrl` + `C`
2	Paste	`Ctrl` + `V`
3	Cut	`Ctrl` + `X`
4	Save	`Ctrl` + `S`
5	Print Preview	`Ctrl` + `P`
6	Save As	`Ctrl` + `F4`
7	Undo	`Ctrl` + `Z`
8	Redo	`Ctrl` + `Y`

3. Range

S No	Description	Shortcut Keys
1	Select All	`Ctrl` + `A`
2	Select Entire Column	`Ctrl` + `Space`
3	Select Entire Row	`Shift` + `Space`
4	Delete	`Delete`
5	Edit a Cell	`F2`
6	Close Edit More	`Esc`

4. Options

S No	Description	Shortcut Keys
1	Open Help	`F1`
2	Right Click Menu	`Menu Button`
3	Conditional Formatting	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `L` ⇢ `N`
4	Apply Table	`Ctrl` + `T`
5	Cell Style	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `J`
6	Insert a Pivot Table	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `V`
7	Appy an Excel table to the Data	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `T`
8	Name Manager	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `N`
9	Add Filters	`Alt` ⇢ `D` ⇢ `F` ⇢ `F`
10	Insert Data Validation	`Alt` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `V` ⇢ `V`
11	Remove Duplicates	`Alt` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `M`
12	Refresh All	`Alt` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `R` ⇢ `A`
13	Open Text to Column	`Alt` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `E`
14	Group Rows and Columns	`Alt` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `G`
15	Ungroup Rows and Columns	`Alt` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `U`
16	Add Subtotal	`Alt` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `B`
17	Open Sort	`Alt` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `S` ⇢ `S`

5. Formatting

S No	Description	Shortcut Keys
1	Bold	`Ctrl` + `B`
2	Italic	`Ctrl` + `I`
3	Underline	`Ctrl` + `U`
4	Open Format Option	`Ctrl` + `!`
5	Apply Time Format	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `@`
6	Apply Date Format	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `#`
7	Apply Currency Format	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `$`
8	Apply Percentage Format	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `%`
9	Adjust Cell Width to Cell Content	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `O` ⇢ `I`
10	Apply Border	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `B` ⇢ `A`
11	Change Font Color	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `F` ⇢ `C`
12	Change Cell Color	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `H`
13	Align Text to the Center	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `A` ⇢ `C`
14	Merge Cell	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `C`
15	Wrap Text	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `W`
16	Change Font Style	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `F` ⇢ `F`
17	Change Font Size	`Alt` ⇢ `H` ⇢ `F` ⇢ `S`

6. Insert

S No	Description	Shortcut Keys
1	Insert a Picture	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `P`
2	Insert a Shape	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `S` ⇢ `H`
3	Insert Charts	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `S` ⇢ `C`
4	Insert a Hyperlink	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `I`
5	Insert Text Box	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `X`
6	Insert Object	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `J`
7	Insert Symbol	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `U`
8	Insert a Header & Footer	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `H`
9	Open Sparklines	`Alt` ⇢ `N` ⇢ `Z` ⇢ `K`

7. View

S No	Description	Shortcut Keys
1	Hide/Unhide Formula Bar	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `V` ⇢ `F`
2	Hide/Unhide Heading	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `V` ⇢ `H`
3	Hide/Unhide Gridlines	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `V` ⇢ `G`
4	Change Zoom	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `Q` ⇢ `C`
5	Freeze Pane	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `F` ⇢ `F`
6	Page Break View	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `I`
7	Custom View	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `F` ⇢ `C`
8	Page Layout View	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `F` ⇢ `P`
9	Arrange Windows	`Alt` ⇢ `W` ⇢ `A`

8. Functions

S No	Description	Shortcut Keys
1	Insert Function	`Shift` + `F3`
2	Recently Used Functions	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `R`
3	Financial Functions	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `I`
4	Logical Functions	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `L`
5	Text Functions	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `T`
6	Date and Time Functions	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `E`
7	Lookup Functions	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `O`
8	Math and Trig Functions	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `G`
9	More Functions	`Alt` ⇢ `M` ⇢ `Q`
10	Auto Sum	`Alt` + `=`

Absolute Reference
Add Column
Add Comments
Add Indent
Add New Sheet
Align Center
Apply Border
Apply-Remove Filter
Auto Fit
AutoSum
Check Mark
Clear Contents
Close
Copy and Paste
Currency Format
Cut and Paste
Delete Cell
Delete Row(s)
Delete Sheet
Drag Down
Edit Cell
Fill Color
Find & Replace
Format Painter

Freeze Pane
Full Screen
Group
Hyperlink
Insert Cell
Insert Row(s)
Lock Cells
Merge-Unmerge Cells
Open Format Cells Options
Paste Values
Percentage Format
Print Preview
Save As
Select Row
Show Formulas
Strikethrough
Subscript
Superscript
Switch Tabs (Worksheets)
Transpose
Undo – Redo
Unhide Columns
Wrap Text
Zoom in – Zoom Out

In this topic

Frequently used shortcuts

Ribbon keyboard shortcuts

Use the Access keys for ribbon tabs

Work in the ribbon with the keyboard

Keyboard shortcuts for navigating in cells

Keyboard shortcuts for formatting cells

Keyboard shortcuts in the Paste Special dialog box in Excel 2013

Keyboard shortcuts for making selections and performing actions

Keyboard shortcuts for working with data, functions, and the formula bar

Keyboard shortcuts for refreshing external data

Power Pivot keyboard shortcuts

Function keys

Other useful shortcut keys

See also

In this topic

Frequently used shortcuts

Shortcut conflicts

Change system preferences for keyboard shortcuts with the mouse

Work in windows and dialog boxes

Move and scroll in a sheet or workbook

Enter data on a sheet

Work in cells or the Formula bar

Format and edit data

Select cells, columns, or rows

Work with a selection

Use charts

Sort, filter, and use PivotTable reports

Outline data

Use function key shortcuts

Change function key preferences with the mouse

Drawing

See also

In this topic

Navigate the worksheet

Format and edit data

Work in cells or the formula bar

See also

In this topic

Navigate the worksheet

Work with cells

See also

In this article

Quick tips for using keyboard shortcuts with Excel for the web

Frequently used shortcuts

Access keys: Shortcuts for using the ribbon

Go to the access keys for the ribbon

Work in the ribbon tabs and menus

Keyboard shortcuts for editing cells

Keyboard shortcuts for entering data

Keyboard shortcuts for editing data within a cell

Keyboard shortcuts for formatting cells

Keyboard shortcuts for moving and scrolling within worksheets

Keyboard shortcuts for working with objects

Keyboard shortcuts for working with cells, rows, columns, and objects

Keyboard shortcuts for moving within a selected range

Keyboard shortcuts for calculating data

Accessibility Shortcuts Menu (Alt+Shift+A)

Control keyboard shortcuts in Excel for the web by overriding browser keyboard shortcuts

See also

Technical support for customers with disabilities

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Table of contents

#1–Paste as Values With “Paste Special”

#2–Sum Numbers With AutoSum

#3–Fill the Subsequent Cell With the Fill Down

#4–Select the Entire Row or Column

#5–Insert and Delete Row or Column

#6–Insert and Edit Comment

#7–Move Between Sheets

#8–Add Filters

#9–Freeze Rows and Columns

#10–Open “Format Cells” Dialog Box

#11–Adjust Column Width

#12–Repeat the Last Task

#13–Insert Line Breaks in a Cell

#14–Move Between Different Workbooks