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Open Format Cells Dialog Box

Open the Format Cells dialog box to change cell formatting options like number, alignment, font, border, and fill.

Ctrl + 1

When to use it

When you need to quickly format selected cells in Excel or other spreadsheet applications.

Pro tip

After opening the dialog, use Tab to navigate between tabs and options without using the mouse.

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