Microsoft Excel
Activate Selected Button
Press Space to activate the currently selected button or control in a dialog, menu, or ribbon.
Space
When to use it
When a button, checkbox, or other interactive control is focused and you need to trigger its action without using the mouse.
Pro tip
In many dialogs, Space works like Enter for buttons, but Enter may also close the dialog. Use Space to avoid accidental closure.
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