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Microsoft Excel shortcuts

Spreadsheet shortcuts for editing and data navigation.

Navigation

60 keyboard shortcuts for Navigation in Microsoft Excel

Edit Active Cell

Enter edit mode in the active cell without touching the mouse.

F2

Close a workbook

Close the current workbook without exiting Excel.

Ctrl + W

Open a workbook

Open an existing workbook in Excel.

Ctrl + O

Go to the Home tab

Navigate to the Home tab in the Excel ribbon using the keyboard.

Alt + H

Remove cell contents

Delete the content of the selected cell(s) without affecting formatting or comments.

Delete

Go to the Insert tab

Open the Insert tab in the ribbon to add tables, charts, pictures, and other elements.

Alt + N

Go to the Page Layout Tab

Switch to the Page Layout tab in the Excel ribbon.

Alt + P

Go to the Data tab

Switch focus to the Data tab in the Excel ribbon.

Alt + A

Go to the View Tab

Switch to the View tab in the Excel ribbon using the keyboard.

Alt + W

Open the context menu

Opens the context menu for the selected item, equivalent to a right-click.

Shift + F10

Open Context Menu

Opens the context menu for the selected item, equivalent to a right-click.

Win

Delete Column

Delete the selected column in an Excel worksheet.

Alt + H, D, C

Go to Formula Tab

Press Alt + M to navigate directly to the Formula tab in the Excel ribbon.

Alt + M

Hide Selected Rows

Hide the currently selected rows in an Excel worksheet.

Ctrl + 9

Move to Tell Me or Search Field on Ribbon

Press Alt+Q to jump to the 'Tell me' or 'Search' field on the ribbon in Office apps, then type your search term.

Alt + Q

Open the File menu

Open the File menu in the active application to access file-related options like New, Open, Save, and Print.

Alt + F

Open Home Tab and Format Text

Press Alt + H to open the Home tab in the ribbon, then use additional keys to format text, numbers, or access the Find tool.

Alt + H

Open Insert Tab and Insert Items

Open the Insert tab in the ribbon to access PivotTables, charts, add-ins, Sparklines, pictures, shapes, and more.

Alt + N

Open Formulas Tab and Insert Functions

Opens the Formulas tab in Excel, allowing you to insert functions, trace precedents/dependents, and customize calculations.

Alt + M

Open Review Tab

Opens the Review tab in the ribbon, providing access to spelling check, notes, threaded comments, and sheet protection.

Alt + R

Open View Tab and Toggle Page Breaks, Gridlines, Headings

Open the View tab in the ribbon to preview page breaks and layouts, and toggle gridlines and headings on or off.

Alt + W

Select the active tab on the ribbon and activate the access keys

Press Alt to move focus to the ribbon and display key tips for ribbon tabs and commands.

Alt

Navigate Between Tabs with Access Keys or Arrow Keys

Press F10 to activate the ribbon, then use arrow keys to move between tabs.

F10

Move focus to ribbon or add-in pane

Press Tab to move the focus to commands on the ribbon or add-in pane in Microsoft Excel.

Tab

Move focus to ribbon or add-in pane

Move the focus to commands on the ribbon or add-in pane.

Shift + Tab

Navigate ribbon items with arrow keys

Use the arrow keys to move focus between items on the ribbon in Microsoft Excel.

Arrow keys

Show ribbon element tooltip

Displays a tooltip for the currently focused ribbon element in Microsoft Excel.

Ctrl + Shift + F10

Activate Selected Button

Press Space to activate the currently selected button or control in a dialog, menu, or ribbon.

Space

Activate a selected button

Press Enter to activate the currently selected button or command in a dialog box, ribbon, or other interface.

Enter

Open list for selected command

Opens a dropdown list or menu for the currently selected command in Excel.

Open menu for selected button

Opens the dropdown menu or list associated with the currently selected button in the Ribbon or dialog.

Alt +

Expand or collapse the ribbon

Toggle the ribbon between expanded and collapsed states to show or hide command tabs and groups.

Ctrl + F1

Move to submenu

When a main menu is open or selected, press ← to move to its submenu.

Move Left Between Groups of Controls

Move the focus from one group of controls to the previous group in a dialog or form.

Ctrl +

Move to next group of controls

Move focus from one group of controls to the next group to the right.

Ctrl +

Move one cell up

Move the active cell up by one row in the worksheet.

Move one cell right

Moves the active cell one column to the right within the current worksheet.

Move to edge of data region

Ctrl+Arrow moves the active cell to the edge of the current data region (the last non-empty cell in that direction).

Ctrl + Arrow

Move to next nonblank cell in End mode

Press End then Arrow key to enter End mode and jump to the next nonblank cell in the same column or row. If cells are blank, moves to the last cell in the row or column. End mode turns off after the move.

End , Arrow

Move to last cell in worksheet

Move the active cell to the last cell on the worksheet, which is the intersection of the lowest used row and the rightmost used column.

Ctrl + End

Move to the beginning of a worksheet

Move the active cell to the top-left cell (A1) of the worksheet.

Ctrl + Home

Move one screen down in a worksheet

Scroll the worksheet view down by one screenful.

PgDn

Move to Next Sheet

Switch to the next worksheet in the current workbook.

Ctrl + PgDn

Zoom In

Zoom in on the worksheet to get a closer view of cell content.

Ctrl + Alt + =

Zoom out

Zoom out of the current worksheet or document.

Ctrl + Alt + -

Insert or Reply to Threaded Comment

Insert a new threaded comment or open and reply to an existing one in supported apps like Microsoft Word or Outlook.

Ctrl + Shift + F2

Open Delete Dialog Box

Open the Delete dialog box to remove selected cells.

Ctrl + -

Toggle Object Display Modes

Cycle through hiding objects, displaying objects, and showing placeholders for objects.

Ctrl + 6

Toggle Outline Symbols Visibility

Show or hide outline symbols (grouping indicators) in the current worksheet or document.

Ctrl + 8

Open Insert Hyperlink Dialog Box

Open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box to add or edit a hyperlink in the selected cell.

Ctrl + K

Select the entire worksheet

Selects all cells in the active worksheet.

Ctrl + A

Select current and next sheet

Selects the current sheet and the next sheet in the workbook, creating a group selection.

Ctrl + Shift + PgDn

Select current and previous sheet

Selects the current sheet and the previous sheet in a workbook, creating a group of two sheets.

Ctrl + Shift + PgUp

Extend selection to worksheet start

Extends the current cell selection from the active cell to the first cell (A1) of the worksheet.

Ctrl + Shift + Home

Select First Command on Menu

When a menu or submenu is open, press Home to select the first command.

Home

Expand or collapse the formula bar

Toggle the formula bar between expanded and collapsed states to view or edit long formulas.

Ctrl + Shift + U

Move the Table

Move the selected table to a new location in the worksheet.

Ctrl + M

Move to First Cell of Selected Column

Navigates to the topmost cell in the currently selected column.

Ctrl +

Move to the last cell of selected column

Moves the active cell to the last cell in the current column that contains data or formatting.

Ctrl +

Open Go To Dialog

Open the Go To dialog box to quickly navigate to a specific cell, range, or named reference.

F5

Text Editing

50 keyboard shortcuts for Text Editing in Microsoft Excel

Edit Active Cell

Enter edit mode in the active cell without touching the mouse.

F2

Save a workbook

Save the current workbook with its current file name and location.

Ctrl + S

Copy selection

Copies the selected content to the clipboard.

Ctrl + C

Paste selection

Pastes the content from the clipboard at the cursor location.

Ctrl + V

Undo recent action

Reverses the last action performed in Excel, such as typing, formatting, or deletion.

Ctrl + Z

Remove cell contents

Delete the content of the selected cell(s) without affecting formatting or comments.

Delete

Choose a fill color

Open the fill color palette to apply background color to selected cells.

Alt + H, H

Cut selection

Removes the selected content and copies it to the clipboard.

Ctrl + X

Apply bold formatting

Toggle bold formatting on selected text or cell content.

Ctrl + B

Center align cell contents

Center the text or value in the selected cell(s) horizontally.

Alt + H, A, C

Open the context menu

Opens the context menu for the selected item, equivalent to a right-click.

Shift + F10

Open Context Menu

Opens the context menu for the selected item, equivalent to a right-click.

Win

Add borders

Apply or customize cell borders in Excel.

Alt + H, B

Delete Column

Delete the selected column in an Excel worksheet.

Alt + H, D, C

Hide Selected Rows

Hide the currently selected rows in an Excel worksheet.

Ctrl + 9

Hide selected columns

Hide the currently selected columns in an Excel worksheet.

Ctrl

Open Home Tab and Format Text

Press Alt + H to open the Home tab in the ribbon, then use additional keys to format text, numbers, or access the Find tool.

Alt + H

Open Formulas Tab and Insert Functions

Opens the Formulas tab in Excel, allowing you to insert functions, trace precedents/dependents, and customize calculations.

Alt + M

Open Review Tab

Opens the Review tab in the ribbon, providing access to spelling check, notes, threaded comments, and sheet protection.

Alt + R

Format fonts in the Format Cells dialog box

Open the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected to change font settings.

Ctrl + Shift + F

Format fonts in the Format Cells dialog box

Open the Format Cells dialog box and navigate to the Font tab to change font settings.

Ctrl + Shift + P

Insert or Edit a Cell Note

Insert a new note or open and edit an existing cell note in Excel.

Shift + F2

Insert or Reply to Threaded Comment

Insert a new threaded comment or open and reply to an existing one in supported apps like Microsoft Word or Outlook.

Ctrl + Shift + F2

Open Delete Dialog Box

Open the Delete dialog box to remove selected cells.

Ctrl + -

Insert Current Time

Inserts the current time into a document or text field.

Ctrl + Shift + :

Enter current date

Insert the current date into a document, spreadsheet, or text field.

Ctrl + ;

Open Paste Special Dialog

Opens the Paste Special dialog box, allowing you to choose how to paste copied content (e.g., values, formats, formulas).

Ctrl + Alt + V

Italicize text or remove italic formatting

Toggle italic formatting on selected text.

Ctrl + 3

Toggle Bold Formatting

Toggle bold formatting on selected text or remove existing bold formatting.

Ctrl + 2

Underline text or remove underline

Underline selected text or remove underline from selected text.

Ctrl + 4

Apply or remove strikethrough formatting

Toggle strikethrough on selected text in supported applications.

Ctrl + 5

Apply Currency Format with Two Decimals and Parentheses for Negatives

Applies the Currency number format with two decimal places and encloses negative numbers in parentheses.

Ctrl + Shift + $

Apply Scientific Number Format with Two Decimal Places

Apply the Scientific number format with two decimal places to the selected cell(s).

Ctrl + Shift + ^

Apply Time Format (Hour:Minute AM/PM)

Apply the time format displaying hour, minute, and AM/PM designation to the selected cell or content.

Ctrl + Shift + @

Open Insert Hyperlink Dialog Box

Open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box to add or edit a hyperlink in the selected cell.

Ctrl + K

Check Spelling

Opens the Spelling dialog to check spelling in the active worksheet or selected range.

F7

Select the entire worksheet

Selects all cells in the active worksheet.

Ctrl + A

Extend Selection by One Cell

Extends the current cell selection by one cell in the direction of the arrow key.

Shift + Arrow

Extend Selection to Last Nonblank Cell

Extends the selection from the active cell to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row. If the next cell is blank, extends to the next nonblank cell.

Ctrl + Shift + Arrow

Toggle Extend Mode

Press F8 to turn extend mode on, then use arrow keys to extend the selection. Press F8 again to turn off.

F8

Start a new line in the same cell

Insert a line break within a cell to create multi-line text.

Alt + Enter

Fill selected cell range with current entry

Enter the same data into multiple selected cells at once. After typing the value, press Ctrl+Enter to fill all selected cells with that entry.

Ctrl + Enter

Repeat Last Command or Action

Repeats the last command or action performed in Excel, if possible.

Ctrl + Y

Expand or collapse the formula bar

Toggle the formula bar between expanded and collapsed states to view or edit long formulas.

Ctrl + Shift + U

Insert Function Arguments

After typing a function name in a formula, press Ctrl+Shift+A to automatically insert the argument names and parentheses.

Ctrl + Shift + A

Invoke Flash Fill

Automatically recognize patterns in adjacent columns and fill the current column based on the detected pattern.

Ctrl + E

Cycle through absolute and relative references

Press F4 to toggle a selected cell reference or range in a formula between absolute ($A$1), mixed (A$1 or $A1), and relative (A1) references.

F4

Copy value from cell above

Copies the value from the cell directly above the active cell into the current cell or the formula bar.

Ctrl + Shift + "

Select to last cell in row

Extends the selection from the current cell to the last used cell in the same row.

Shift + End

Select to First Cell in Row

Extends the selection from the current cell to the first cell in the same row.

Shift + Home

Window Management

2 keyboard shortcuts for Window Management in Microsoft Excel

Desktop and Other General

14 keyboard shortcuts for Desktop and Other General in Microsoft Excel

Close a workbook

Close the current workbook without exiting Excel.

Ctrl + W

Open a workbook

Open an existing workbook in Excel.

Ctrl + O

Save a workbook

Save the current workbook with its current file name and location.

Ctrl + S

Go to the Insert tab

Open the Insert tab in the ribbon to add tables, charts, pictures, and other elements.

Alt + N

Go to the View Tab

Switch to the View tab in the Excel ribbon using the keyboard.

Alt + W

Open the context menu

Opens the context menu for the selected item, equivalent to a right-click.

Shift + F10

Open Context Menu

Opens the context menu for the selected item, equivalent to a right-click.

Win

Open the File menu

Open the File menu in the active application to access file-related options like New, Open, Save, and Print.

Alt + F

Open View Tab and Toggle Page Breaks, Gridlines, Headings

Open the View tab in the ribbon to preview page breaks and layouts, and toggle gridlines and headings on or off.

Alt + W

Insert Current Time

Inserts the current time into a document or text field.

Ctrl + Shift + :

Toggle Object Display Modes

Cycle through hiding objects, displaying objects, and showing placeholders for objects.

Ctrl + 6

Toggle Outline Symbols Visibility

Show or hide outline symbols (grouping indicators) in the current worksheet or document.

Ctrl + 8

Apply Time Format (Hour:Minute AM/PM)

Apply the time format displaying hour, minute, and AM/PM designation to the selected cell or content.

Ctrl + Shift + @

Close dialog box or cancel process

Press Ctrl+Esc to close a dialog box or cancel an ongoing process like a paste operation.

Ctrl + Esc

File Explorer

2 keyboard shortcuts for File Explorer in Microsoft Excel

Frequently used

52 keyboard shortcuts for Frequently used in Microsoft Excel

Open a workbook

Open an existing workbook in Excel.

Ctrl + O

Go to the Home tab

Navigate to the Home tab in the Excel ribbon using the keyboard.

Alt + H

Save a workbook

Save the current workbook with its current file name and location.

Ctrl + S

Copy selection

Copies the selected content to the clipboard.

Ctrl + C

Paste selection

Pastes the content from the clipboard at the cursor location.

Ctrl + V

Undo recent action

Reverses the last action performed in Excel, such as typing, formatting, or deletion.

Ctrl + Z

Remove cell contents

Delete the content of the selected cell(s) without affecting formatting or comments.

Delete

Choose a fill color

Open the fill color palette to apply background color to selected cells.

Alt + H, H

Cut selection

Removes the selected content and copies it to the clipboard.

Ctrl + X

Go to the Insert tab

Open the Insert tab in the ribbon to add tables, charts, pictures, and other elements.

Alt + N

Apply bold formatting

Toggle bold formatting on selected text or cell content.

Ctrl + B

Center align cell contents

Center the text or value in the selected cell(s) horizontally.

Alt + H, A, C

Go to the Page Layout Tab

Switch to the Page Layout tab in the Excel ribbon.

Alt + P

Go to the Data tab

Switch focus to the Data tab in the Excel ribbon.

Alt + A

Go to the View Tab

Switch to the View tab in the Excel ribbon using the keyboard.

Alt + W

Add borders

Apply or customize cell borders in Excel.

Alt + H, B

Delete Column

Delete the selected column in an Excel worksheet.

Alt + H, D, C

Go to Formula Tab

Press Alt + M to navigate directly to the Formula tab in the Excel ribbon.

Alt + M

Hide Selected Rows

Hide the currently selected rows in an Excel worksheet.

Ctrl + 9

Hide selected columns

Hide the currently selected columns in an Excel worksheet.

Ctrl

Move to Tell Me or Search Field on Ribbon

Press Alt+Q to jump to the 'Tell me' or 'Search' field on the ribbon in Office apps, then type your search term.

Alt + Q

Open the File menu

Open the File menu in the active application to access file-related options like New, Open, Save, and Print.

Alt + F

Open Insert Tab and Insert Items

Open the Insert tab in the ribbon to access PivotTables, charts, add-ins, Sparklines, pictures, shapes, and more.

Alt + N

Open Formulas Tab and Insert Functions

Opens the Formulas tab in Excel, allowing you to insert functions, trace precedents/dependents, and customize calculations.

Alt + M

Open Review Tab

Opens the Review tab in the ribbon, providing access to spelling check, notes, threaded comments, and sheet protection.

Alt + R

Open View Tab and Toggle Page Breaks, Gridlines, Headings

Open the View tab in the ribbon to preview page breaks and layouts, and toggle gridlines and headings on or off.

Alt + W

Select the active tab on the ribbon and activate the access keys

Press Alt to move focus to the ribbon and display key tips for ribbon tabs and commands.

Alt

Zoom out

Zoom out of the current worksheet or document.

Ctrl + Alt + -

Insert or Reply to Threaded Comment

Insert a new threaded comment or open and reply to an existing one in supported apps like Microsoft Word or Outlook.

Ctrl + Shift + F2

Insert Current Time

Inserts the current time into a document or text field.

Ctrl + Shift + :

Enter current date

Insert the current date into a document, spreadsheet, or text field.

Ctrl + ;

Italicize text or remove italic formatting

Toggle italic formatting on selected text.

Ctrl + 3

Toggle Bold Formatting

Toggle bold formatting on selected text or remove existing bold formatting.

Ctrl + 2

Underline text or remove underline

Underline selected text or remove underline from selected text.

Ctrl + 4

Apply Currency Format with Two Decimals and Parentheses for Negatives

Applies the Currency number format with two decimal places and encloses negative numbers in parentheses.

Ctrl + Shift + $

Apply Percentage Format with No Decimal Places

Apply the Percentage number format to selected cells, displaying values as percentages with zero decimal places.

Ctrl + Shift + %

Apply Scientific Number Format with Two Decimal Places

Apply the Scientific number format with two decimal places to the selected cell(s).

Ctrl + Shift + ^

Apply Number Format with Two Decimals and Thousands Separator

Applies the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and minus sign for negative values.

Ctrl + Shift + !

Open Workbook Statistics Dialog

Open the Workbook Statistics dialog box to view details about the current workbook, such as the number of sheets, cells, formulas, and more.

Ctrl + Shift + G

Select entire worksheet

Selects all cells in the active worksheet, including the entire data range and empty cells.

Ctrl + Shift + Space

Complete cell entry and select cell above

Completes the current cell entry and moves the selection to the cell directly above.

Shift + Enter

Select an entire column in a worksheet

Selects the entire column of the active cell in an Excel worksheet.

Ctrl + Space

Select current region around active cell

Selects the entire contiguous data region (range of cells surrounded by empty rows and columns) around the active cell.

Ctrl + Shift + *

Repeat Last Command or Action

Repeats the last command or action performed in Excel, if possible.

Ctrl + Y

Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks

Press F9 to recalculate all worksheets in all open workbooks.

F9

Force Recalculate All Worksheets

Forces a full recalculation of all worksheets in every open workbook, ignoring the 'changed since last calculation' flag.

Ctrl + Alt + F9

Invoke Flash Fill

Automatically recognize patterns in adjacent columns and fill the current column based on the detected pattern.

Ctrl + E

Create embedded chart

Inserts a chart as an object in the current worksheet using the selected data range.

Alt + F1

Define a name to use in references

Open the New Name dialog to define a named range or constant for use in formulas.

Alt + M, M, D

Refresh data in current worksheet

Refreshes the data in the active worksheet, updating external data connections and recalculating formulas.

Ctrl + F5

Refresh All Data in Workbook

Refreshes all data connections and queries in the current workbook.

Ctrl + Alt + F5

Close dialog box or cancel process

Press Ctrl+Esc to close a dialog box or cancel an ongoing process like a paste operation.

Ctrl + Esc

Clipboard

6 keyboard shortcuts for Clipboard in Microsoft Excel

Win Key

1 keyboard shortcuts for Win Key in Microsoft Excel

Ribbon

33 keyboard shortcuts for Ribbon in Microsoft Excel

Move to Tell Me or Search Field on Ribbon

Press Alt+Q to jump to the 'Tell me' or 'Search' field on the ribbon in Office apps, then type your search term.

Alt + Q

Open the File menu

Open the File menu in the active application to access file-related options like New, Open, Save, and Print.

Alt + F

Open Home Tab and Format Text

Press Alt + H to open the Home tab in the ribbon, then use additional keys to format text, numbers, or access the Find tool.

Alt + H

Open Insert Tab and Insert Items

Open the Insert tab in the ribbon to access PivotTables, charts, add-ins, Sparklines, pictures, shapes, and more.

Alt + N

Open Formulas Tab and Insert Functions

Opens the Formulas tab in Excel, allowing you to insert functions, trace precedents/dependents, and customize calculations.

Alt + M

Open Review Tab

Opens the Review tab in the ribbon, providing access to spelling check, notes, threaded comments, and sheet protection.

Alt + R

Open View Tab and Toggle Page Breaks, Gridlines, Headings

Open the View tab in the ribbon to preview page breaks and layouts, and toggle gridlines and headings on or off.

Alt + W

Select the active tab on the ribbon and activate the access keys

Press Alt to move focus to the ribbon and display key tips for ribbon tabs and commands.

Alt

Navigate Between Tabs with Access Keys or Arrow Keys

Press F10 to activate the ribbon, then use arrow keys to move between tabs.

F10

Move focus to ribbon or add-in pane

Press Tab to move the focus to commands on the ribbon or add-in pane in Microsoft Excel.

Tab

Move focus to ribbon or add-in pane

Move the focus to commands on the ribbon or add-in pane.

Shift + Tab

Navigate ribbon items with arrow keys

Use the arrow keys to move focus between items on the ribbon in Microsoft Excel.

Arrow keys

Show ribbon element tooltip

Displays a tooltip for the currently focused ribbon element in Microsoft Excel.

Ctrl + Shift + F10

Activate Selected Button

Press Space to activate the currently selected button or control in a dialog, menu, or ribbon.

Space

Activate a selected button

Press Enter to activate the currently selected button or command in a dialog box, ribbon, or other interface.

Enter

Open list for selected command

Opens a dropdown list or menu for the currently selected command in Excel.

Open menu for selected button

Opens the dropdown menu or list associated with the currently selected button in the Ribbon or dialog.

Alt +

Expand or collapse the ribbon

Toggle the ribbon between expanded and collapsed states to show or hide command tabs and groups.

Ctrl + F1

Move to submenu

When a main menu is open or selected, press ← to move to its submenu.

Move to Next Sheet

Switch to the next worksheet in the current workbook.

Ctrl + PgDn

Insert or Reply to Threaded Comment

Insert a new threaded comment or open and reply to an existing one in supported apps like Microsoft Word or Outlook.

Ctrl + Shift + F2

Toggle Object Display Modes

Cycle through hiding objects, displaying objects, and showing placeholders for objects.

Ctrl + 6

Apply outline border to selected cells

Adds an outline border around the currently selected cells in Excel or similar spreadsheet applications.

Ctrl + Shift + &

Toggle Outline Symbols Visibility

Show or hide outline symbols (grouping indicators) in the current worksheet or document.

Ctrl + 8

Open Workbook Statistics Dialog

Open the Workbook Statistics dialog box to view details about the current workbook, such as the number of sheets, cells, formulas, and more.

Ctrl + Shift + G

Select First Command on Menu

When a menu or submenu is open, press Home to select the first command.

Home

Repeat Last Command or Action

Repeats the last command or action performed in Excel, if possible.

Ctrl + Y

Create embedded chart

Inserts a chart as an object in the current worksheet using the selected data range.

Alt + F1

Create Chart in New Chart Sheet

Inserts a chart of the selected data range into a new Chart sheet.

F11

Create, run, edit, or delete a macro

Open the Macro dialog to create, run, edit, or delete macros.

Alt + F8

Open Visual Basic for Applications Editor

Open the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) editor to write and edit macros.

Alt + F11

Open the Power Query Editor

Open the Power Query Editor to transform and clean data.

Alt + F12

Move the Table

Move the selected table to a new location in the worksheet.

Ctrl + M

Tabs

2 keyboard shortcuts for Tabs in Microsoft Excel

Accessibility

2 keyboard shortcuts for Accessibility in Microsoft Excel

Dialog Box

17 keyboard shortcuts for Dialog Box in Microsoft Excel

Activate Selected Button

Press Space to activate the currently selected button or control in a dialog, menu, or ribbon.

Space

Activate a selected button

Press Enter to activate the currently selected button or command in a dialog box, ribbon, or other interface.

Enter

Open list for selected command

Opens a dropdown list or menu for the currently selected command in Excel.

Open menu for selected button

Opens the dropdown menu or list associated with the currently selected button in the Ribbon or dialog.

Alt +

Move Left Between Groups of Controls

Move the focus from one group of controls to the previous group in a dialog or form.

Ctrl +

Move to next group of controls

Move focus from one group of controls to the next group to the right.

Ctrl +

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

Format fonts in the Format Cells dialog box

Open the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected to change font settings.

Ctrl + Shift + F

Format fonts in the Format Cells dialog box

Open the Format Cells dialog box and navigate to the Font tab to change font settings.

Ctrl + Shift + P

Open Insert Dialog Box for Blank Cells

Opens the Insert dialog box to add blank cells, rows, or columns in Excel.

Ctrl + Shift

Open Delete Dialog Box

Open the Delete dialog box to remove selected cells.

Ctrl + -

Open Paste Special Dialog

Opens the Paste Special dialog box, allowing you to choose how to paste copied content (e.g., values, formats, formulas).

Ctrl + Alt + V

Open Insert Hyperlink Dialog Box

Open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box to add or edit a hyperlink in the selected cell.

Ctrl + K

Open Workbook Statistics Dialog

Open the Workbook Statistics dialog box to view details about the current workbook, such as the number of sheets, cells, formulas, and more.

Ctrl + Shift + G

Paste a Name from Paste Name Dialog Box

Open the Paste Name dialog box and paste a defined name into a formula.

F3

Close dialog box or cancel process

Press Ctrl+Esc to close a dialog box or cancel an ongoing process like a paste operation.

Ctrl + Esc

Open Go To Dialog

Open the Go To dialog box to quickly navigate to a specific cell, range, or named reference.

F5

Navigating in Cells

66 keyboard shortcuts for Navigating in Cells in Microsoft Excel

Move one cell up

Move the active cell up by one row in the worksheet.

Move one cell right

Moves the active cell one column to the right within the current worksheet.

Move to edge of data region

Ctrl+Arrow moves the active cell to the edge of the current data region (the last non-empty cell in that direction).

Ctrl + Arrow

Move to next nonblank cell in End mode

Press End then Arrow key to enter End mode and jump to the next nonblank cell in the same column or row. If cells are blank, moves to the last cell in the row or column. End mode turns off after the move.

End , Arrow

Move to last cell in worksheet

Move the active cell to the last cell on the worksheet, which is the intersection of the lowest used row and the rightmost used column.

Ctrl + End

Extend selection to last used cell

Extends the current selection from the active cell to the last used cell (lower-right corner) of the worksheet.

Ctrl + Shift + End

Move to the beginning of a worksheet

Move the active cell to the top-left cell (A1) of the worksheet.

Ctrl + Home

Move one screen down in a worksheet

Scroll the worksheet view down by one screenful.

PgDn

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

Insert or Edit a Cell Note

Insert a new note or open and edit an existing cell note in Excel.

Shift + F2

Open Insert Dialog Box for Blank Cells

Opens the Insert dialog box to add blank cells, rows, or columns in Excel.

Ctrl + Shift

Enter current date

Insert the current date into a document, spreadsheet, or text field.

Ctrl + ;

Toggle Cell Values and Formulas

Switch between displaying cell values and formulas in the active worksheet.

Ctrl + `

Copy Formula from Cell Above

Copies the formula from the cell directly above the active cell into the current cell or the formula bar.

Ctrl + '

Toggle Object Display Modes

Cycle through hiding objects, displaying objects, and showing placeholders for objects.

Ctrl + 6

Remove outline border from selected cells

Removes the outline border from the currently selected cells in a spreadsheet or table.

Ctrl + Shift + _

Toggle Outline Symbols Visibility

Show or hide outline symbols (grouping indicators) in the current worksheet or document.

Ctrl + 8

Apply Currency Format with Two Decimals and Parentheses for Negatives

Applies the Currency number format with two decimal places and encloses negative numbers in parentheses.

Ctrl + Shift + $

Apply Percentage Format with No Decimal Places

Apply the Percentage number format to selected cells, displaying values as percentages with zero decimal places.

Ctrl + Shift + %

Apply Date Format with Day, Month, Year

Applies the date format displaying day, month, and year to the selected cell in Excel.

Ctrl + Shift + #

Apply Time Format (Hour:Minute AM/PM)

Apply the time format displaying hour, minute, and AM/PM designation to the selected cell or content.

Ctrl + Shift + @

Apply Number Format with Two Decimals and Thousands Separator

Applies the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and minus sign for negative values.

Ctrl + Shift + !

Check Spelling

Opens the Spelling dialog to check spelling in the active worksheet or selected range.

F7

Display Quick Analysis Options

Open the Quick Analysis tool for selected cells containing data.

Ctrl + Q

Open Workbook Statistics Dialog

Open the Workbook Statistics dialog box to view details about the current workbook, such as the number of sheets, cells, formulas, and more.

Ctrl + Shift + G

Select entire worksheet

Selects all cells in the active worksheet, including the entire data range and empty cells.

Ctrl + Shift + Space

Extend Selection by One Cell

Extends the current cell selection by one cell in the direction of the arrow key.

Shift + Arrow

Extend Selection to Last Nonblank Cell

Extends the selection from the active cell to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row. If the next cell is blank, extends to the next nonblank cell.

Ctrl + Shift + Arrow

Toggle Extend Mode

Press F8 to turn extend mode on, then use arrow keys to extend the selection. Press F8 again to turn off.

F8

Add non-adjacent cell or range to selection

Press Shift+F8 to add a non-adjacent cell or range to an existing selection using arrow keys.

Shift + F8

Start a new line in the same cell

Insert a line break within a cell to create multi-line text.

Alt + Enter

Fill selected cell range with current entry

Enter the same data into multiple selected cells at once. After typing the value, press Ctrl+Enter to fill all selected cells with that entry.

Ctrl + Enter

Complete cell entry and select cell above

Completes the current cell entry and moves the selection to the cell directly above.

Shift + Enter

Select an entire column in a worksheet

Selects the entire column of the active cell in an Excel worksheet.

Ctrl + Space

Select an entire row in a worksheet

Selects the entire row of the active cell in an Excel worksheet.

Shift + Space

Extend selection to worksheet start

Extends the current cell selection from the active cell to the first cell (A1) of the worksheet.

Ctrl + Shift + Home

Select current region around active cell

Selects the entire contiguous data region (range of cells surrounded by empty rows and columns) around the active cell.

Ctrl + Shift + *

Toggle formula check tooltips

Turn on or off tooltips that appear when checking formulas directly in cells.

Ctrl + Alt + P

Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks

Press F9 to recalculate all worksheets in all open workbooks.

F9

Calculate Active Worksheet

Recalculates all formulas in the active worksheet.

Shift + F9

Force Recalculate All Worksheets

Forces a full recalculation of all worksheets in every open workbook, ignoring the 'changed since last calculation' flag.

Ctrl + Alt + F9

Check dependent formulas and calculate all cells in all open workbooks

Forces a complete recalculation of all formulas in all open workbooks, including those that depend on other cells.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F9

Display Error Checking Menu

Opens the menu or message for the Error Checking button on a cell with a potential error.

Alt + Shift + F10

Insert Function Arguments

After typing a function name in a formula, press Ctrl+Shift+A to automatically insert the argument names and parentheses.

Ctrl + Shift + A

Insert the Sum formula

Quickly insert the SUM formula to add up a range of cells.

Alt + =

Invoke Flash Fill

Automatically recognize patterns in adjacent columns and fill the current column based on the detected pattern.

Ctrl + E

Cycle through absolute and relative references

Press F4 to toggle a selected cell reference or range in a formula between absolute ($A$1), mixed (A$1 or $A1), and relative (A1) references.

F4

Insert a function

Opens the Insert Function dialog to search and select a function.

Shift + F3

Copy value from cell above

Copies the value from the cell directly above the active cell into the current cell or the formula bar.

Ctrl + Shift + "

Create embedded chart

Inserts a chart as an object in the current worksheet using the selected data range.

Alt + F1

Create Chart in New Chart Sheet

Inserts a chart of the selected data range into a new Chart sheet.

F11

Define a name to use in references

Open the New Name dialog to define a named range or constant for use in formulas.

Alt + M, M, D

Paste a Name from Paste Name Dialog Box

Open the Paste Name dialog box and paste a defined name into a formula.

F3

Open Visual Basic for Applications Editor

Open the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) editor to write and edit macros.

Alt + F11

Open the Power Query Editor

Open the Power Query Editor to transform and clean data.

Alt + F12

Refresh data in current worksheet

Refreshes the data in the active worksheet, updating external data connections and recalculating formulas.

Ctrl + F5

Refresh All Data in Workbook

Refreshes all data connections and queries in the current workbook.

Ctrl + Alt + F5

Delete Table

Deletes the selected table in Excel.

Ctrl + D

Rename Table

Rename the active table in Excel.

Ctrl + R

Select to last cell in column

Extends the selection from the active cell to the last used cell in the same column.

Shift + PgDn

Select cells from current location to first cell of column

Extends the selection from the current cell to the first cell in the same column.

Shift + PgUp

Select to last cell in row

Extends the selection from the current cell to the last used cell in the same row.

Shift + End

Select to First Cell in Row

Extends the selection from the current cell to the first cell in the same row.

Shift + Home

Move to First Cell of Selected Column

Navigates to the topmost cell in the currently selected column.

Ctrl +

Move to the last cell of selected column

Moves the active cell to the last cell in the current column that contains data or formatting.

Ctrl +

Open Go To Dialog

Open the Go To dialog box to quickly navigate to a specific cell, range, or named reference.

F5

Selections and Performing

42 keyboard shortcuts for Selections and Performing in Microsoft Excel

Move to next nonblank cell in End mode

Press End then Arrow key to enter End mode and jump to the next nonblank cell in the same column or row. If cells are blank, moves to the last cell in the row or column. End mode turns off after the move.

End , Arrow

Extend selection to last used cell

Extends the current selection from the active cell to the last used cell (lower-right corner) of the worksheet.

Ctrl + Shift + End

Insert or Edit a Cell Note

Insert a new note or open and edit an existing cell note in Excel.

Shift + F2

Open Insert Dialog Box for Blank Cells

Opens the Insert dialog box to add blank cells, rows, or columns in Excel.

Ctrl + Shift

Toggle Cell Values and Formulas

Switch between displaying cell values and formulas in the active worksheet.

Ctrl + `

Copy Formula from Cell Above

Copies the formula from the cell directly above the active cell into the current cell or the formula bar.

Ctrl + '

Remove outline border from selected cells

Removes the outline border from the currently selected cells in a spreadsheet or table.

Ctrl + Shift + _

Toggle Outline Symbols Visibility

Show or hide outline symbols (grouping indicators) in the current worksheet or document.

Ctrl + 8

Apply Date Format with Day, Month, Year

Applies the date format displaying day, month, and year to the selected cell in Excel.

Ctrl + Shift + #

Check Spelling

Opens the Spelling dialog to check spelling in the active worksheet or selected range.

F7

Display Quick Analysis Options

Open the Quick Analysis tool for selected cells containing data.

Ctrl + Q

Open Workbook Statistics Dialog

Open the Workbook Statistics dialog box to view details about the current workbook, such as the number of sheets, cells, formulas, and more.

Ctrl + Shift + G

Select the entire worksheet

Selects all cells in the active worksheet.

Ctrl + A

Select entire worksheet

Selects all cells in the active worksheet, including the entire data range and empty cells.

Ctrl + Shift + Space

Select current and next sheet

Selects the current sheet and the next sheet in the workbook, creating a group selection.

Ctrl + Shift + PgDn

Select current and previous sheet

Selects the current sheet and the previous sheet in a workbook, creating a group of two sheets.

Ctrl + Shift + PgUp

Extend Selection by One Cell

Extends the current cell selection by one cell in the direction of the arrow key.

Shift + Arrow

Extend Selection to Last Nonblank Cell

Extends the selection from the active cell to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row. If the next cell is blank, extends to the next nonblank cell.

Ctrl + Shift + Arrow

Toggle Extend Mode

Press F8 to turn extend mode on, then use arrow keys to extend the selection. Press F8 again to turn off.

F8

Add non-adjacent cell or range to selection

Press Shift+F8 to add a non-adjacent cell or range to an existing selection using arrow keys.

Shift + F8

Fill selected cell range with current entry

Enter the same data into multiple selected cells at once. After typing the value, press Ctrl+Enter to fill all selected cells with that entry.

Ctrl + Enter

Complete cell entry and select cell above

Completes the current cell entry and moves the selection to the cell directly above.

Shift + Enter

Select an entire column in a worksheet

Selects the entire column of the active cell in an Excel worksheet.

Ctrl + Space

Select an entire row in a worksheet

Selects the entire row of the active cell in an Excel worksheet.

Shift + Space

Extend selection to worksheet start

Extends the current cell selection from the active cell to the first cell (A1) of the worksheet.

Ctrl + Shift + Home

Select current region around active cell

Selects the entire contiguous data region (range of cells surrounded by empty rows and columns) around the active cell.

Ctrl + Shift + *

Select First Command on Menu

When a menu or submenu is open, press Home to select the first command.

Home

Toggle formula check tooltips

Turn on or off tooltips that appear when checking formulas directly in cells.

Ctrl + Alt + P

Calculate Active Worksheet

Recalculates all formulas in the active worksheet.

Shift + F9

Check dependent formulas and calculate all cells in all open workbooks

Forces a complete recalculation of all formulas in all open workbooks, including those that depend on other cells.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F9

Display Error Checking Menu

Opens the menu or message for the Error Checking button on a cell with a potential error.

Alt + Shift + F10

Insert the Sum formula

Quickly insert the SUM formula to add up a range of cells.

Alt + =

Insert a function

Opens the Insert Function dialog to search and select a function.

Shift + F3

Create Chart in New Chart Sheet

Inserts a chart of the selected data range into a new Chart sheet.

F11

Refresh All Data in Workbook

Refreshes all data connections and queries in the current workbook.

Ctrl + Alt + F5

Delete Table

Deletes the selected table in Excel.

Ctrl + D

Move the Table

Move the selected table to a new location in the worksheet.

Ctrl + M

Rename Table

Rename the active table in Excel.

Ctrl + R

Select to last cell in column

Extends the selection from the active cell to the last used cell in the same column.

Shift + PgDn

Select cells from current location to first cell of column

Extends the selection from the current cell to the first cell in the same column.

Shift + PgUp

Select to last cell in row

Extends the selection from the current cell to the last used cell in the same row.

Shift + End

Select to First Cell in Row

Extends the selection from the current cell to the first cell in the same row.

Shift + Home

Magnifier

1 keyboard shortcuts for Magnifier in Microsoft Excel

Formatting Cells

23 keyboard shortcuts for Formatting Cells in Microsoft Excel

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

Format fonts in the Format Cells dialog box

Open the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected to change font settings.

Ctrl + Shift + F

Format fonts in the Format Cells dialog box

Open the Format Cells dialog box and navigate to the Font tab to change font settings.

Ctrl + Shift + P

Insert or Edit a Cell Note

Insert a new note or open and edit an existing cell note in Excel.

Shift + F2

Open Insert Dialog Box for Blank Cells

Opens the Insert dialog box to add blank cells, rows, or columns in Excel.

Ctrl + Shift

Toggle Cell Values and Formulas

Switch between displaying cell values and formulas in the active worksheet.

Ctrl + `

Italicize text or remove italic formatting

Toggle italic formatting on selected text.

Ctrl + 3

Toggle Bold Formatting

Toggle bold formatting on selected text or remove existing bold formatting.

Ctrl + 2

Underline text or remove underline

Underline selected text or remove underline from selected text.

Ctrl + 4

Apply or remove strikethrough formatting

Toggle strikethrough on selected text in supported applications.

Ctrl + 5

Toggle Object Display Modes

Cycle through hiding objects, displaying objects, and showing placeholders for objects.

Ctrl + 6

Apply outline border to selected cells

Adds an outline border around the currently selected cells in Excel or similar spreadsheet applications.

Ctrl + Shift + &

Remove outline border from selected cells

Removes the outline border from the currently selected cells in a spreadsheet or table.

Ctrl + Shift + _

Apply General Number Format

Apply the General number format to selected cells.

Ctrl + Shift + ~

Apply Currency Format with Two Decimals and Parentheses for Negatives

Applies the Currency number format with two decimal places and encloses negative numbers in parentheses.

Ctrl + Shift + $

Apply Percentage Format with No Decimal Places

Apply the Percentage number format to selected cells, displaying values as percentages with zero decimal places.

Ctrl + Shift + %

Apply Scientific Number Format with Two Decimal Places

Apply the Scientific number format with two decimal places to the selected cell(s).

Ctrl + Shift + ^

Apply Date Format with Day, Month, Year

Applies the date format displaying day, month, and year to the selected cell in Excel.

Ctrl + Shift + #

Apply Time Format (Hour:Minute AM/PM)

Apply the time format displaying hour, minute, and AM/PM designation to the selected cell or content.

Ctrl + Shift + @

Apply Number Format with Two Decimals and Thousands Separator

Applies the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and minus sign for negative values.

Ctrl + Shift + !

Display Quick Analysis Options

Open the Quick Analysis tool for selected cells containing data.

Ctrl + Q

Start a new line in the same cell

Insert a line break within a cell to create multi-line text.

Alt + Enter

Select an entire row in a worksheet

Selects the entire row of the active cell in an Excel worksheet.

Shift + Space

Formula bar

15 keyboard shortcuts for Formula bar in Microsoft Excel

Toggle formula check tooltips

Turn on or off tooltips that appear when checking formulas directly in cells.

Ctrl + Alt + P

Expand or collapse the formula bar

Toggle the formula bar between expanded and collapsed states to view or edit long formulas.

Ctrl + Shift + U

Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks

Press F9 to recalculate all worksheets in all open workbooks.

F9

Calculate Active Worksheet

Recalculates all formulas in the active worksheet.

Shift + F9

Force Recalculate All Worksheets

Forces a full recalculation of all worksheets in every open workbook, ignoring the 'changed since last calculation' flag.

Ctrl + Alt + F9

Check dependent formulas and calculate all cells in all open workbooks

Forces a complete recalculation of all formulas in all open workbooks, including those that depend on other cells.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F9

Display Error Checking Menu

Opens the menu or message for the Error Checking button on a cell with a potential error.

Alt + Shift + F10

Insert Function Arguments

After typing a function name in a formula, press Ctrl+Shift+A to automatically insert the argument names and parentheses.

Ctrl + Shift + A

Insert the Sum formula

Quickly insert the SUM formula to add up a range of cells.

Alt + =

Cycle through absolute and relative references

Press F4 to toggle a selected cell reference or range in a formula between absolute ($A$1), mixed (A$1 or $A1), and relative (A1) references.

F4

Insert a function

Opens the Insert Function dialog to search and select a function.

Shift + F3

Copy value from cell above

Copies the value from the cell directly above the active cell into the current cell or the formula bar.

Ctrl + Shift + "

Define a name to use in references

Open the New Name dialog to define a named range or constant for use in formulas.

Alt + M, M, D

Paste a Name from Paste Name Dialog Box

Open the Paste Name dialog box and paste a defined name into a formula.

F3

Open the Power Query Editor

Open the Power Query Editor to transform and clean data.

Alt + F12

Developer Tools

2 keyboard shortcuts for Developer Tools in Microsoft Excel

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