Hotkeys and shortcuts for Microsoft Excel 2016 (Windows)

(Total 672)

Shift + Arrow Keys
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection by one cell
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection one screen down/ up
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection to next non-blank cell
Shift + Home
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection to beginning of the row (unfortunately, there is no Shift+End equivalent)
Ctrl + A with no data nearby current cell
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Select all
Ctrl + A with data nearby current cell
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Select all cells in data-containing area. Press twice to select everything
Ctrl + Shift + Home
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection to first cell of the worksheet
Ctrl + Shift + End
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection to last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner)
Shift + F8
Select Cells - Basic Selects
Lock Selection Extend Mode - Select Cell Range, press Shift+F8, move around, add to selection with Shift+Arrow Keys, etc
Ctrl + G
Select Cells - Basic Selects
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 Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current row
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Down / Arrow Up
Select Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one row down/ up
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Select Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one page down/ up
Ctrl + Space
Select Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current column
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left
Select Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one column right/ left
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Alt + Page Down / Page Up
Select Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one screen right/ left
Ctrl + Alt + V , then T and Enter
Select Cells - General Cell Format
Copy a cell via Ctrl+C, then via Paste Spacieal, paste format of that cell to current cell
Alt + Enter
Select Cells - General Cell Format
Repeat a previous cell format action on current cell
Ctrl + 1
Select Cells - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with last selection active
Ctrl + Shift + F
Select Cells - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with Font Tab active
Ctrl + B
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove bold format
Ctrl + I
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove italic format
Ctrl + U
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove underline format
Ctrl + 5
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove strikethrough formatting
Alt + H , FF
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Face; type font name supported by auto-complete, or use Arrow Down to select.
Alt + H , FS
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Size; use Arrow Key, then Enter to change size
Alt + H , FC , Escape , Enter
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Select Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Set to No fill color
Ctrl + Shift + ~
Select Cells - Number Formats
Apply the general number format (e.g. 1000)
Ctrl + Shift + 1
Select Cells - Number Formats
Apply the number format with two decimal places, thousands separator (e.g. 1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 2
Select Cells - Number Formats
Apply the time format with the hour and minute, and indicate AM or PM
Ctrl + Shift + 3
Select Cells - Number Formats
Apply the date format with the day, month, and year
Ctrl + Shift + 4
Select Cells - Number Formats
Apply the currency format with two decimal places (e.g. $1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 5
Select Cells - Number Formats
Apply the percentage format with no decimal places (e.g. 10%)
Ctrl + Shift + 6
Select Cells - Number Formats
Apply the scientific number format
Alt + H , AL
Select Cells - Alignments
Align Left
Alt + H , AR
Select Cells - Alignments
Align Right
Alt + H , AC
Select Cells - Alignments
Align Center
Alt + H , AT
Select Cells - Alignments
Align Top
Alt + H , AM
Select Cells - Alignments
Align Middle
Alt + H , AB
Select Cells - Alignments
Align Bottom
Alt + H , W
Select Cells - Wrap and Merge
Wrap or unwrap text (Home - Wrap Text)
Alt + H , MM
Select Cells - Wrap and Merge
Merge cells - Merge
Alt + H , MU
Select Cells - Wrap and Merge
Merge - Unmerge
Alt + H , MC
Select Cells - Wrap and Merge
Merge and Center
Alt + H , MA
Select Cells - Wrap and Merge
Merge Across (merge all columns, but not rows in selection)
Alt + H , BM
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Home - Border - Menu; technically it says 'more'.
Alt + T (in border menu)
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Top border
Alt + B
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Bottom border
Alt + R
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Right border
Alt + L
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Left border
Alt + H
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Horizontal interior border
Alt + V
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Vertical interior border
Alt + U
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Upwards diagonal border
Alt + D
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Downwards diagonal border
Ctrl + Shift + &
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Add outline borders from cell or selection
Ctrl + Shift + -
Select Cells - Border Shortcuts
Remove outline borders from cell or selection
=
Select Cells - Basics
Start a formula
Alt + =
Select Cells - Basics
Insert the AutoSum formula
Ctrl + A with formula present
Select Cells - Basics
Edit formula in formula Bar
Ctrl + Shift + U
Select Cells - Basics
Expand/ collapse formula bar
F4
Select Cells - Basics
After typing cell reference (eg =E4) makes reference absolute (=$E$4). Repeat if you want to toogle from absolute reference to parcial or complete removal ($E$4 -> E$4 -> $E4 -> returning to E4.
Shift + F3 with empty cell
Select Cells - Basics
Display the 'insert function; dialog box
Shift + F3 with formula present
Select Cells - Basics
Edit arguments of formula at cursor position
Alt + H , FD , U
Select Cells - Basics
Select all Formulas (Home - Find - Formulas
Ctrl + Shift + Enter with array formula
Select Cells - Basics
Enter a formula as an array formula. Formula bar will show this as e.g. {=SUM(A1:A3*B1:B3)} whichis the sum of A1*B2+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 + ~
Select Cells - Basics
Show/ hide all formulas. This will automatically extend all column widths which reverses when presed again
Ctr + '
Select Cells - Basics
Duplicate formula from cell above
F3
Select Cells - Basics
Paste named range in formula
Ctrl + Backspace
Select Cells - Basics
When navigated away while editing formula; jump back to active cell while keeping formula intact.
Ctrl + [
Select Cells - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct precedents
Ctrl + Shift + [
Select Cells - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all precedents
Ctrl + ]
Select Cells - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct dependents
Ctrl + Shift + ]
Select Cells - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all dependents
F9
Select Cells - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks
Shift + F9
Select Cells - Manual Calculation
Calculate the active worksheet
Ctrl + Alt + F9
Select Cells - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F9
Select Cells - Manual Calculation
Recheck dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated
Ctrl + O
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Open file via standard open dialog box
Alt + F , O
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open via Excel file manager
Alt + F , O + 1 ... 9
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (1 thru 9)
Alt + F , O , Y 1 ... Z
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (10 upwards)
Alt + F , O , K
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open from OneDrive Link
Ctrl + S
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Save File with current file name
F12
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Save file as via standard save dialog box
Alt + F , A
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save as via Excel file manager
Alt + F , A , K
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save to OneDrive Link
Escape
Select Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Exit open/ save menu
Ctrl + P
Select Cells - Print Workbooks
Print. This won't offer offer Key Tips/ Options. To continue with shortcuts, use the new Key Options below.
Alt + F , P
Select Cells - Print Workbooks
Open File Print menu
I in Print Menu
Select Cells - Print Workbooks
Select printer
Alt + P if Key Tips disappear
Select Cells - Print Workbooks
Return Print key tips/ options
V in Print Menu
Select Cells - Print Workbooks
Focus on View pane; use arrow keys to forward/ backward preview pages
G in Print Menu
Select Cells - Print Workbooks
Page setup
N in Print Menu
Select Cells - Print Workbooks
Set Number of copies
Ctrl + T
Select Cells - Auto Tables
Create auto Table from selection
Ctrl + Space
Select Cells - Auto Tables
Select table column
Shift + Space
Select Cells - Auto Tables
Select table row
Tab / Shift + Tab
Select Cells - Data Forms
Move to the next/ previous field which can be edited
Enter / Shift + Enter
Select Cells - Data Forms
Move to the first field in the next/ previous record
Page Down / Page Up
Select Cells - Data Forms
Move to the same field 10 records forward/ back
Ctrl + Page Down
Select Cells - Data Forms
Move to a new record
Ctrl + Page Up
Select Cells - Data Forms
Move to the first record
Home / End
Select Cells - Data Forms
Move to the beginning/ end of a field
Shift + Arrow Keys
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection by one cell
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection one screen down/ up
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection to next non-blank cell
Shift + Home
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection to beginning of the row (unfortunately, there is no Shift+End equivalent)
Ctrl + A with no data nearby current cell
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Select all
Ctrl + A with data nearby current cell
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Select all cells in data-containing area. Press twice to select everything
Ctrl + Shift + Home
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection to first cell of the worksheet
Ctrl + Shift + End
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Extend selection to last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner)
Shift + F8
Format Cells - Basic Selects
Lock Selection Extend Mode - Select Cell Range, press Shift+F8, move around, add to selection with Shift+Arrow Keys, etc
Ctrl + G
Format Cells - Basic Selects
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
Format Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current row
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Down / Arrow Up
Format Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one row down/ up
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Format Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one page down/ up
Ctrl + Space
Format Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current column
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left
Format Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one column right/ left
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Alt + Page Down / Page Up
Format Cells - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one screen right/ left
Ctrl + Alt + V , then T and Enter
Format Cells - General Cell Format
Copy a cell via Ctrl+C, then via Paste Spacieal, paste format of that cell to current cell
Alt + Enter
Format Cells - General Cell Format
Repeat a previous cell format action on current cell
Ctrl + 1
Format Cells - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with last selection active
Ctrl + Shift + F
Format Cells - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with Font Tab active
Ctrl + B
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove bold format
Ctrl + I
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove italic format
Ctrl + U
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove underline format
Ctrl + 5
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove strikethrough formatting
Alt + H , FF
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Face; type font name supported by auto-complete, or use Arrow Down to select.
Alt + H , FS
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Size; use Arrow Key, then Enter to change size
Alt + H , FC , Escape , Enter
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Format Cells - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Set to No fill color
Ctrl + Shift + ~
Format Cells - Number Formats
Apply the general number format (e.g. 1000)
Ctrl + Shift + 1
Format Cells - Number Formats
Apply the number format with two decimal places, thousands separator (e.g. 1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 2
Format Cells - Number Formats
Apply the time format with the hour and minute, and indicate AM or PM
Ctrl + Shift + 3
Format Cells - Number Formats
Apply the date format with the day, month, and year
Ctrl + Shift + 4
Format Cells - Number Formats
Apply the currency format with two decimal places (e.g. $1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 5
Format Cells - Number Formats
Apply the percentage format with no decimal places (e.g. 10%)
Ctrl + Shift + 6
Format Cells - Number Formats
Apply the scientific number format
Alt + H , AL
Format Cells - Alignments
Align Left
Alt + H , AR
Format Cells - Alignments
Align Right
Alt + H , AC
Format Cells - Alignments
Align Center
Alt + H , AT
Format Cells - Alignments
Align Top
Alt + H , AM
Format Cells - Alignments
Align Middle
Alt + H , AB
Format Cells - Alignments
Align Bottom
Alt + H , W
Format Cells - Wrap and Merge
Wrap or unwrap text (Home - Wrap Text)
Alt + H , MM
Format Cells - Wrap and Merge
Merge cells - Merge
Alt + H , MU
Format Cells - Wrap and Merge
Merge - Unmerge
Alt + H , MC
Format Cells - Wrap and Merge
Merge and Center
Alt + H , MA
Format Cells - Wrap and Merge
Merge Across (merge all columns, but not rows in selection)
Alt + H , BM
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Home - Border - Menu; technically it says 'more'.
Alt + T (in border menu)
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Top border
Alt + B
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Bottom border
Alt + R
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Right border
Alt + L
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Left border
Alt + H
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Horizontal interior border
Alt + V
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Vertical interior border
Alt + U
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Upwards diagonal border
Alt + D
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Downwards diagonal border
Ctrl + Shift + &
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Add outline borders from cell or selection
Ctrl + Shift + -
Format Cells - Border Shortcuts
Remove outline borders from cell or selection
=
Format Cells - Basics
Start a formula
Alt + =
Format Cells - Basics
Insert the AutoSum formula
Ctrl + A with formula present
Format Cells - Basics
Edit formula in formula Bar
Ctrl + Shift + U
Format Cells - Basics
Expand/ collapse formula bar
F4
Format Cells - Basics
After typing cell reference (eg =E4) makes reference absolute (=$E$4). Repeat if you want to toogle from absolute reference to parcial or complete removal ($E$4 -> E$4 -> $E4 -> returning to E4.
Shift + F3 with empty cell
Format Cells - Basics
Display the 'insert function; dialog box
Shift + F3 with formula present
Format Cells - Basics
Edit arguments of formula at cursor position
Alt + H , FD , U
Format Cells - Basics
Select all Formulas (Home - Find - Formulas
Ctrl + Shift + Enter with array formula
Format Cells - Basics
Enter a formula as an array formula. Formula bar will show this as e.g. {=SUM(A1:A3*B1:B3)} whichis the sum of A1*B2+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 + ~
Format Cells - Basics
Show/ hide all formulas. This will automatically extend all column widths which reverses when presed again
Ctr + '
Format Cells - Basics
Duplicate formula from cell above
F3
Format Cells - Basics
Paste named range in formula
Ctrl + Backspace
Format Cells - Basics
When navigated away while editing formula; jump back to active cell while keeping formula intact.
Ctrl + [
Format Cells - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct precedents
Ctrl + Shift + [
Format Cells - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all precedents
Ctrl + ]
Format Cells - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct dependents
Ctrl + Shift + ]
Format Cells - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all dependents
F9
Format Cells - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks
Shift + F9
Format Cells - Manual Calculation
Calculate the active worksheet
Ctrl + Alt + F9
Format Cells - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F9
Format Cells - Manual Calculation
Recheck dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated
Ctrl + O
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Open file via standard open dialog box
Alt + F , O
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open via Excel file manager
Alt + F , O + 1 ... 9
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (1 thru 9)
Alt + F , O , Y 1 ... Z
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (10 upwards)
Alt + F , O , K
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open from OneDrive Link
Ctrl + S
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Save File with current file name
F12
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Save file as via standard save dialog box
Alt + F , A
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save as via Excel file manager
Alt + F , A , K
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save to OneDrive Link
Escape
Format Cells - Open and Save Workbooks
Exit open/ save menu
Ctrl + P
Format Cells - Print Workbooks
Print. This won't offer offer Key Tips/ Options. To continue with shortcuts, use the new Key Options below.
Alt + F , P
Format Cells - Print Workbooks
Open File Print menu
I in Print Menu
Format Cells - Print Workbooks
Select printer
Alt + P if Key Tips disappear
Format Cells - Print Workbooks
Return Print key tips/ options
V in Print Menu
Format Cells - Print Workbooks
Focus on View pane; use arrow keys to forward/ backward preview pages
G in Print Menu
Format Cells - Print Workbooks
Page setup
N in Print Menu
Format Cells - Print Workbooks
Set Number of copies
Ctrl + T
Format Cells - Auto Tables
Create auto Table from selection
Ctrl + Space
Format Cells - Auto Tables
Select table column
Shift + Space
Format Cells - Auto Tables
Select table row
Tab / Shift + Tab
Format Cells - Data Forms
Move to the next/ previous field which can be edited
Enter / Shift + Enter
Format Cells - Data Forms
Move to the first field in the next/ previous record
Page Down / Page Up
Format Cells - Data Forms
Move to the same field 10 records forward/ back
Ctrl + Page Down
Format Cells - Data Forms
Move to a new record
Ctrl + Page Up
Format Cells - Data Forms
Move to the first record
Home / End
Format Cells - Data Forms
Move to the beginning/ end of a field
Shift + Arrow Keys
Formulas - Basic Selects
Extend selection by one cell
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Formulas - Basic Selects
Extend selection one screen down/ up
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys
Formulas - Basic Selects
Extend selection to next non-blank cell
Shift + Home
Formulas - Basic Selects
Extend selection to beginning of the row (unfortunately, there is no Shift+End equivalent)
Ctrl + A with no data nearby current cell
Formulas - Basic Selects
Select all
Ctrl + A with data nearby current cell
Formulas - Basic Selects
Select all cells in data-containing area. Press twice to select everything
Ctrl + Shift + Home
Formulas - Basic Selects
Extend selection to first cell of the worksheet
Ctrl + Shift + End
Formulas - Basic Selects
Extend selection to last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner)
Shift + F8
Formulas - Basic Selects
Lock Selection Extend Mode - Select Cell Range, press Shift+F8, move around, add to selection with Shift+Arrow Keys, etc
Ctrl + G
Formulas - Basic Selects
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
Formulas - Column and Row Selection
Select current row
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Down / Arrow Up
Formulas - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one row down/ up
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Formulas - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one page down/ up
Ctrl + Space
Formulas - Column and Row Selection
Select current column
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left
Formulas - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one column right/ left
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Alt + Page Down / Page Up
Formulas - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one screen right/ left
Ctrl + Alt + V , then T and Enter
Formulas - General Cell Format
Copy a cell via Ctrl+C, then via Paste Spacieal, paste format of that cell to current cell
Alt + Enter
Formulas - General Cell Format
Repeat a previous cell format action on current cell
Ctrl + 1
Formulas - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with last selection active
Ctrl + Shift + F
Formulas - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with Font Tab active
Ctrl + B
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove bold format
Ctrl + I
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove italic format
Ctrl + U
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove underline format
Ctrl + 5
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove strikethrough formatting
Alt + H , FF
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Face; type font name supported by auto-complete, or use Arrow Down to select.
Alt + H , FS
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Size; use Arrow Key, then Enter to change size
Alt + H , FC , Escape , Enter
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Formulas - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Set to No fill color
Ctrl + Shift + ~
Formulas - Number Formats
Apply the general number format (e.g. 1000)
Ctrl + Shift + 1
Formulas - Number Formats
Apply the number format with two decimal places, thousands separator (e.g. 1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 2
Formulas - Number Formats
Apply the time format with the hour and minute, and indicate AM or PM
Ctrl + Shift + 3
Formulas - Number Formats
Apply the date format with the day, month, and year
Ctrl + Shift + 4
Formulas - Number Formats
Apply the currency format with two decimal places (e.g. $1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 5
Formulas - Number Formats
Apply the percentage format with no decimal places (e.g. 10%)
Ctrl + Shift + 6
Formulas - Number Formats
Apply the scientific number format
Alt + H , AL
Formulas - Alignments
Align Left
Alt + H , AR
Formulas - Alignments
Align Right
Alt + H , AC
Formulas - Alignments
Align Center
Alt + H , AT
Formulas - Alignments
Align Top
Alt + H , AM
Formulas - Alignments
Align Middle
Alt + H , AB
Formulas - Alignments
Align Bottom
Alt + H , W
Formulas - Wrap and Merge
Wrap or unwrap text (Home - Wrap Text)
Alt + H , MM
Formulas - Wrap and Merge
Merge cells - Merge
Alt + H , MU
Formulas - Wrap and Merge
Merge - Unmerge
Alt + H , MC
Formulas - Wrap and Merge
Merge and Center
Alt + H , MA
Formulas - Wrap and Merge
Merge Across (merge all columns, but not rows in selection)
Alt + H , BM
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Home - Border - Menu; technically it says 'more'.
Alt + T (in border menu)
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Top border
Alt + B
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Bottom border
Alt + R
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Right border
Alt + L
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Left border
Alt + H
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Horizontal interior border
Alt + V
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Vertical interior border
Alt + U
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Upwards diagonal border
Alt + D
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Downwards diagonal border
Ctrl + Shift + &
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Add outline borders from cell or selection
Ctrl + Shift + -
Formulas - Border Shortcuts
Remove outline borders from cell or selection
=
Formulas - Basics
Start a formula
Alt + =
Formulas - Basics
Insert the AutoSum formula
Ctrl + A with formula present
Formulas - Basics
Edit formula in formula Bar
Ctrl + Shift + U
Formulas - Basics
Expand/ collapse formula bar
F4
Formulas - Basics
After typing cell reference (eg =E4) makes reference absolute (=$E$4). Repeat if you want to toogle from absolute reference to parcial or complete removal ($E$4 -> E$4 -> $E4 -> returning to E4.
Shift + F3 with empty cell
Formulas - Basics
Display the 'insert function; dialog box
Shift + F3 with formula present
Formulas - Basics
Edit arguments of formula at cursor position
Alt + H , FD , U
Formulas - Basics
Select all Formulas (Home - Find - Formulas
Ctrl + Shift + Enter with array formula
Formulas - Basics
Enter a formula as an array formula. Formula bar will show this as e.g. {=SUM(A1:A3*B1:B3)} whichis the sum of A1*B2+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 + ~
Formulas - Basics
Show/ hide all formulas. This will automatically extend all column widths which reverses when presed again
Ctr + '
Formulas - Basics
Duplicate formula from cell above
F3
Formulas - Basics
Paste named range in formula
Ctrl + Backspace
Formulas - Basics
When navigated away while editing formula; jump back to active cell while keeping formula intact.
Ctrl + [
Formulas - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct precedents
Ctrl + Shift + [
Formulas - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all precedents
Ctrl + ]
Formulas - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct dependents
Ctrl + Shift + ]
Formulas - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all dependents
F9
Formulas - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks
Shift + F9
Formulas - Manual Calculation
Calculate the active worksheet
Ctrl + Alt + F9
Formulas - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F9
Formulas - Manual Calculation
Recheck dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated
Ctrl + O
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
Open file via standard open dialog box
Alt + F , O
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open via Excel file manager
Alt + F , O + 1 ... 9
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (1 thru 9)
Alt + F , O , Y 1 ... Z
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (10 upwards)
Alt + F , O , K
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open from OneDrive Link
Ctrl + S
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
Save File with current file name
F12
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
Save file as via standard save dialog box
Alt + F , A
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save as via Excel file manager
Alt + F , A , K
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save to OneDrive Link
Escape
Formulas - Open and Save Workbooks
Exit open/ save menu
Ctrl + P
Formulas - Print Workbooks
Print. This won't offer offer Key Tips/ Options. To continue with shortcuts, use the new Key Options below.
Alt + F , P
Formulas - Print Workbooks
Open File Print menu
I in Print Menu
Formulas - Print Workbooks
Select printer
Alt + P if Key Tips disappear
Formulas - Print Workbooks
Return Print key tips/ options
V in Print Menu
Formulas - Print Workbooks
Focus on View pane; use arrow keys to forward/ backward preview pages
G in Print Menu
Formulas - Print Workbooks
Page setup
N in Print Menu
Formulas - Print Workbooks
Set Number of copies
Ctrl + T
Formulas - Auto Tables
Create auto Table from selection
Ctrl + Space
Formulas - Auto Tables
Select table column
Shift + Space
Formulas - Auto Tables
Select table row
Tab / Shift + Tab
Formulas - Data Forms
Move to the next/ previous field which can be edited
Enter / Shift + Enter
Formulas - Data Forms
Move to the first field in the next/ previous record
Page Down / Page Up
Formulas - Data Forms
Move to the same field 10 records forward/ back
Ctrl + Page Down
Formulas - Data Forms
Move to a new record
Ctrl + Page Up
Formulas - Data Forms
Move to the first record
Home / End
Formulas - Data Forms
Move to the beginning/ end of a field
Shift + Arrow Keys
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Extend selection by one cell
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Extend selection one screen down/ up
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Extend selection to next non-blank cell
Shift + Home
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Extend selection to beginning of the row (unfortunately, there is no Shift+End equivalent)
Ctrl + A with no data nearby current cell
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Select all
Ctrl + A with data nearby current cell
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Select all cells in data-containing area. Press twice to select everything
Ctrl + Shift + Home
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Extend selection to first cell of the worksheet
Ctrl + Shift + End
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Extend selection to last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner)
Shift + F8
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
Lock Selection Extend Mode - Select Cell Range, press Shift+F8, move around, add to selection with Shift+Arrow Keys, etc
Ctrl + G
Manage Workbooks - Basic Selects
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
Manage Workbooks - Column and Row Selection
Select current row
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Down / Arrow Up
Manage Workbooks - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one row down/ up
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Manage Workbooks - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one page down/ up
Ctrl + Space
Manage Workbooks - Column and Row Selection
Select current column
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left
Manage Workbooks - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one column right/ left
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Alt + Page Down / Page Up
Manage Workbooks - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one screen right/ left
Ctrl + Alt + V , then T and Enter
Manage Workbooks - General Cell Format
Copy a cell via Ctrl+C, then via Paste Spacieal, paste format of that cell to current cell
Alt + Enter
Manage Workbooks - General Cell Format
Repeat a previous cell format action on current cell
Ctrl + 1
Manage Workbooks - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with last selection active
Ctrl + Shift + F
Manage Workbooks - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with Font Tab active
Ctrl + B
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove bold format
Ctrl + I
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove italic format
Ctrl + U
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove underline format
Ctrl + 5
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove strikethrough formatting
Alt + H , FF
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Face; type font name supported by auto-complete, or use Arrow Down to select.
Alt + H , FS
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Size; use Arrow Key, then Enter to change size
Alt + H , FC , Escape , Enter
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Manage Workbooks - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Set to No fill color
Ctrl + Shift + ~
Manage Workbooks - Number Formats
Apply the general number format (e.g. 1000)
Ctrl + Shift + 1
Manage Workbooks - Number Formats
Apply the number format with two decimal places, thousands separator (e.g. 1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 2
Manage Workbooks - Number Formats
Apply the time format with the hour and minute, and indicate AM or PM
Ctrl + Shift + 3
Manage Workbooks - Number Formats
Apply the date format with the day, month, and year
Ctrl + Shift + 4
Manage Workbooks - Number Formats
Apply the currency format with two decimal places (e.g. $1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 5
Manage Workbooks - Number Formats
Apply the percentage format with no decimal places (e.g. 10%)
Ctrl + Shift + 6
Manage Workbooks - Number Formats
Apply the scientific number format
Alt + H , AL
Manage Workbooks - Alignments
Align Left
Alt + H , AR
Manage Workbooks - Alignments
Align Right
Alt + H , AC
Manage Workbooks - Alignments
Align Center
Alt + H , AT
Manage Workbooks - Alignments
Align Top
Alt + H , AM
Manage Workbooks - Alignments
Align Middle
Alt + H , AB
Manage Workbooks - Alignments
Align Bottom
Alt + H , W
Manage Workbooks - Wrap and Merge
Wrap or unwrap text (Home - Wrap Text)
Alt + H , MM
Manage Workbooks - Wrap and Merge
Merge cells - Merge
Alt + H , MU
Manage Workbooks - Wrap and Merge
Merge - Unmerge
Alt + H , MC
Manage Workbooks - Wrap and Merge
Merge and Center
Alt + H , MA
Manage Workbooks - Wrap and Merge
Merge Across (merge all columns, but not rows in selection)
Alt + H , BM
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Home - Border - Menu; technically it says 'more'.
Alt + T (in border menu)
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Top border
Alt + B
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Bottom border
Alt + R
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Right border
Alt + L
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Left border
Alt + H
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Horizontal interior border
Alt + V
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Vertical interior border
Alt + U
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Upwards diagonal border
Alt + D
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Downwards diagonal border
Ctrl + Shift + &
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Add outline borders from cell or selection
Ctrl + Shift + -
Manage Workbooks - Border Shortcuts
Remove outline borders from cell or selection
=
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Start a formula
Alt + =
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Insert the AutoSum formula
Ctrl + A with formula present
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Edit formula in formula Bar
Ctrl + Shift + U
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Expand/ collapse formula bar
F4
Manage Workbooks - Basics
After typing cell reference (eg =E4) makes reference absolute (=$E$4). Repeat if you want to toogle from absolute reference to parcial or complete removal ($E$4 -> E$4 -> $E4 -> returning to E4.
Shift + F3 with empty cell
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Display the 'insert function; dialog box
Shift + F3 with formula present
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Edit arguments of formula at cursor position
Alt + H , FD , U
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Select all Formulas (Home - Find - Formulas
Ctrl + Shift + Enter with array formula
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Enter a formula as an array formula. Formula bar will show this as e.g. {=SUM(A1:A3*B1:B3)} whichis the sum of A1*B2+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 + ~
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Show/ hide all formulas. This will automatically extend all column widths which reverses when presed again
Ctr + '
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Duplicate formula from cell above
F3
Manage Workbooks - Basics
Paste named range in formula
Ctrl + Backspace
Manage Workbooks - Basics
When navigated away while editing formula; jump back to active cell while keeping formula intact.
Ctrl + [
Manage Workbooks - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct precedents
Ctrl + Shift + [
Manage Workbooks - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all precedents
Ctrl + ]
Manage Workbooks - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct dependents
Ctrl + Shift + ]
Manage Workbooks - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all dependents
F9
Manage Workbooks - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks
Shift + F9
Manage Workbooks - Manual Calculation
Calculate the active worksheet
Ctrl + Alt + F9
Manage Workbooks - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F9
Manage Workbooks - Manual Calculation
Recheck dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated
Ctrl + O
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
Open file via standard open dialog box
Alt + F , O
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open via Excel file manager
Alt + F , O + 1 ... 9
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (1 thru 9)
Alt + F , O , Y 1 ... Z
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (10 upwards)
Alt + F , O , K
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open from OneDrive Link
Ctrl + S
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
Save File with current file name
F12
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
Save file as via standard save dialog box
Alt + F , A
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save as via Excel file manager
Alt + F , A , K
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save to OneDrive Link
Escape
Manage Workbooks - Open and Save Workbooks
Exit open/ save menu
Ctrl + P
Manage Workbooks - Print Workbooks
Print. This won't offer offer Key Tips/ Options. To continue with shortcuts, use the new Key Options below.
Alt + F , P
Manage Workbooks - Print Workbooks
Open File Print menu
I in Print Menu
Manage Workbooks - Print Workbooks
Select printer
Alt + P if Key Tips disappear
Manage Workbooks - Print Workbooks
Return Print key tips/ options
V in Print Menu
Manage Workbooks - Print Workbooks
Focus on View pane; use arrow keys to forward/ backward preview pages
G in Print Menu
Manage Workbooks - Print Workbooks
Page setup
N in Print Menu
Manage Workbooks - Print Workbooks
Set Number of copies
Ctrl + T
Manage Workbooks - Auto Tables
Create auto Table from selection
Ctrl + Space
Manage Workbooks - Auto Tables
Select table column
Shift + Space
Manage Workbooks - Auto Tables
Select table row
Tab / Shift + Tab
Manage Workbooks - Data Forms
Move to the next/ previous field which can be edited
Enter / Shift + Enter
Manage Workbooks - Data Forms
Move to the first field in the next/ previous record
Page Down / Page Up
Manage Workbooks - Data Forms
Move to the same field 10 records forward/ back
Ctrl + Page Down
Manage Workbooks - Data Forms
Move to a new record
Ctrl + Page Up
Manage Workbooks - Data Forms
Move to the first record
Home / End
Manage Workbooks - Data Forms
Move to the beginning/ end of a field
Shift + Arrow Keys
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Extend selection by one cell
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Extend selection one screen down/ up
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Extend selection to next non-blank cell
Shift + Home
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Extend selection to beginning of the row (unfortunately, there is no Shift+End equivalent)
Ctrl + A with no data nearby current cell
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Select all
Ctrl + A with data nearby current cell
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Select all cells in data-containing area. Press twice to select everything
Ctrl + Shift + Home
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Extend selection to first cell of the worksheet
Ctrl + Shift + End
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Extend selection to last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner)
Shift + F8
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
Lock Selection Extend Mode - Select Cell Range, press Shift+F8, move around, add to selection with Shift+Arrow Keys, etc
Ctrl + G
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basic Selects
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
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Column and Row Selection
Select current row
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Down / Arrow Up
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one row down/ up
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Page Down / Page Up
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Column and Row Selection
Select current row, then expand selection by one page down/ up
Ctrl + Space
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Column and Row Selection
Select current column
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Arrow Right / Arrow Left
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one column right/ left
Shift + Space , then
Shift + Alt + Page Down / Page Up
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Column and Row Selection
Select current column, then expand selection by one screen right/ left
Ctrl + Alt + V , then T and Enter
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - General Cell Format
Copy a cell via Ctrl+C, then via Paste Spacieal, paste format of that cell to current cell
Alt + Enter
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - General Cell Format
Repeat a previous cell format action on current cell
Ctrl + 1
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with last selection active
Ctrl + Shift + F
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - General Cell Format
Open Format Cells dialog with Font Tab active
Ctrl + B
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove bold format
Ctrl + I
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove italic format
Ctrl + U
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove underline format
Ctrl + 5
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Apply/ remove strikethrough formatting
Alt + H , FF
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Face; type font name supported by auto-complete, or use Arrow Down to select.
Alt + H , FS
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Home select Font Size; use Arrow Key, then Enter to change size
Alt + H , FC , Escape , Enter
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
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
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Font Face, Font Decoration, and Cell Color
Set to No fill color
Ctrl + Shift + ~
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Number Formats
Apply the general number format (e.g. 1000)
Ctrl + Shift + 1
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Number Formats
Apply the number format with two decimal places, thousands separator (e.g. 1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 2
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Number Formats
Apply the time format with the hour and minute, and indicate AM or PM
Ctrl + Shift + 3
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Number Formats
Apply the date format with the day, month, and year
Ctrl + Shift + 4
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Number Formats
Apply the currency format with two decimal places (e.g. $1,000.00)
Ctrl + Shift + 5
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Number Formats
Apply the percentage format with no decimal places (e.g. 10%)
Ctrl + Shift + 6
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Number Formats
Apply the scientific number format
Alt + H , AL
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Alignments
Align Left
Alt + H , AR
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Alignments
Align Right
Alt + H , AC
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Alignments
Align Center
Alt + H , AT
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Alignments
Align Top
Alt + H , AM
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Alignments
Align Middle
Alt + H , AB
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Alignments
Align Bottom
Alt + H , W
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Wrap and Merge
Wrap or unwrap text (Home - Wrap Text)
Alt + H , MM
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Wrap and Merge
Merge cells - Merge
Alt + H , MU
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Wrap and Merge
Merge - Unmerge
Alt + H , MC
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Wrap and Merge
Merge and Center
Alt + H , MA
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Wrap and Merge
Merge Across (merge all columns, but not rows in selection)
Alt + H , BM
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Home - Border - Menu; technically it says 'more'.
Alt + T (in border menu)
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Top border
Alt + B
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Bottom border
Alt + R
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Right border
Alt + L
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Left border
Alt + H
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Horizontal interior border
Alt + V
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Vertical interior border
Alt + U
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Upwards diagonal border
Alt + D
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Toggle Downwards diagonal border
Ctrl + Shift + &
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Add outline borders from cell or selection
Ctrl + Shift + -
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Border Shortcuts
Remove outline borders from cell or selection
=
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Start a formula
Alt + =
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Insert the AutoSum formula
Ctrl + A with formula present
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Edit formula in formula Bar
Ctrl + Shift + U
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Expand/ collapse formula bar
F4
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
After typing cell reference (eg =E4) makes reference absolute (=$E$4). Repeat if you want to toogle from absolute reference to parcial or complete removal ($E$4 -> E$4 -> $E4 -> returning to E4.
Shift + F3 with empty cell
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Display the 'insert function; dialog box
Shift + F3 with formula present
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Edit arguments of formula at cursor position
Alt + H , FD , U
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Select all Formulas (Home - Find - Formulas
Ctrl + Shift + Enter with array formula
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Enter a formula as an array formula. Formula bar will show this as e.g. {=SUM(A1:A3*B1:B3)} whichis the sum of A1*B2+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 + ~
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Show/ hide all formulas. This will automatically extend all column widths which reverses when presed again
Ctr + '
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Duplicate formula from cell above
F3
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
Paste named range in formula
Ctrl + Backspace
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Basics
When navigated away while editing formula; jump back to active cell while keeping formula intact.
Ctrl + [
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct precedents
Ctrl + Shift + [
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all precedents
Ctrl + ]
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select direct dependents
Ctrl + Shift + ]
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Trace Dependents and Precedents
Select all dependents
F9
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks
Shift + F9
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Manual Calculation
Calculate the active worksheet
Ctrl + Alt + F9
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Manual Calculation
Calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F9
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Manual Calculation
Recheck dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated
Ctrl + O
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
Open file via standard open dialog box
Alt + F , O
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open via Excel file manager
Alt + F , O + 1 ... 9
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (1 thru 9)
Alt + F , O , Y 1 ... Z
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
Open recent file (10 upwards)
Alt + F , O , K
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
File Open from OneDrive Link
Ctrl + S
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
Save File with current file name
F12
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
Save file as via standard save dialog box
Alt + F , A
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save as via Excel file manager
Alt + F , A , K
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
File Save to OneDrive Link
Escape
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Open and Save Workbooks
Exit open/ save menu
Ctrl + P
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Print Workbooks
Print. This won't offer offer Key Tips/ Options. To continue with shortcuts, use the new Key Options below.
Alt + F , P
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Print Workbooks
Open File Print menu
I in Print Menu
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Print Workbooks
Select printer
Alt + P if Key Tips disappear
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Print Workbooks
Return Print key tips/ options
V in Print Menu
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Print Workbooks
Focus on View pane; use arrow keys to forward/ backward preview pages
G in Print Menu
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Print Workbooks
Page setup
N in Print Menu
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Print Workbooks
Set Number of copies
Ctrl + T
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Auto Tables
Create auto Table from selection
Ctrl + Space
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Auto Tables
Select table column
Shift + Space
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Auto Tables
Select table row
Tab / Shift + Tab
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Data Forms
Move to the next/ previous field which can be edited
Enter / Shift + Enter
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Data Forms
Move to the first field in the next/ previous record
Page Down / Page Up
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Data Forms
Move to the same field 10 records forward/ back
Ctrl + Page Down
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Data Forms
Move to a new record
Ctrl + Page Up
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Data Forms
Move to the first record
Home / End
Excel Auto Tables and Data Forms - Data Forms
Move to the beginning/ end of a field
Arrow Keys
Navigate Worksheets
Navigate by one cell at a time in any direction
Page Down / Page Up
Navigate Worksheets
Move one screen down/ up
Alt + Page Down / Page Up
Navigate Worksheets
Move one screen right/ left
Tab / Shift + Tab
Navigate Worksheets
Move one cell to the right/ to the left in a worksheet
Ctrl + Arrow Keys
Navigate Worksheets
Move to the edge of next data region (cells that contains data)
Home
Navigate Worksheets
Move to the beginning of row
Ctrl + Home
Navigate Worksheets
Move to the beginning of worksheet
Ctrl + End
Navigate Worksheets
Move to the last cell with content of worksheet
Ctrl + G
Navigate Worksheets
Display the GoTo dialog box
Ctrl + G then type e.g. A50
Navigate Worksheets
Go to line 50, Column A
Ctrl + G then type e.g. G1
Navigate Worksheets
Go to column G, Line 1
Shift + Space , then Ctrl + -
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Select single row; then delete
Shift + Space , Shift + Arrow Up / Arrow Down , then Ctrl + -
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Select multiple rows; then delete
Shift + Space , Ctrl + Shift + +
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Select single row; then insert one row above
Shift + Space , Shift + Arrow Up / Arrow Down , then Ctrl + Shift + +
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Select multiple rows; then insert the same number rows below
Shift + Space , then Ctrl + -
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Select single (or multiple) columns, then delete
Shift + Space , then Ctrl + Shift + +
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
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
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Paste Insert - paste row(s) from clipboard and shift existing content downward
Ctrl + Shift + + with column(s) in clipboard and column selected
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Paste Insert - paste column(s) from clipboard and shift existing content to the right
Ctrl + Shift + +
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
With cells that are not complete rows/columns - Open insert cell/ row/ column menu
Ctrl + -
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
With cells that are not complete rows/columns - Open delete cell/ row/ column menu
Shift + Arrow Down , F2 , then Ctrl + Enter
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Fill single cell content down to all cells selected with Shift+Arrow Down
Shift + Arrow Up , F2 , then Ctrl + Enter
Juggle Rows, Columns, and Cells
Fill single cell content upto all cells selected with Shift+Arrow Down
F2
Edit Cell Content
Edit cell. Press Escape to cancel
Home / End
Edit Cell Content
Jump to beginning/ end of cell
Arrow Keys
Edit Cell Content
Navigate by one character left/ right or one line up/ down
Ctrl + Arrow Left / Arrow Right
Edit Cell Content
Navigate by one word left/ right
Shift + Arrow Keys
Edit Cell Content
Select one character to the left/ right (or one line up/down)
Shift + Home / End
Edit Cell Content
Select from the insertion point to beginning/ end of cell
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Left / Arrow Right
Edit Cell Content
Select or unselect one word to the left/ right
Delete / Backspace
Edit Cell Content
Delete one character to the right/ left of cursor
Ctrl + Delete
Edit Cell Content
Delete from cursor to end of cell
Alt + Enter
Edit Cell Content
Start a new line inside cell
Enter / Shift + Enter
Edit Cell Content
Complete cell entry and move one cell down/ up
Tab / Shift + Tab
Edit Cell Content
Complete cell entry and move one cell right/ left
Ctrl + Enter
Edit Cell Content
Complete cell entry and don't move selection
Ctrl + '
Edit Cell Content
Duplicate value from Cell above into current cell at cursor position
Ctrl + ;
Edit Cell Content
Insert current date at cursor position
Ctrl + Shift + ;
Edit Cell Content
Insert current time at cursor position
Ctrl + D
Duplicate Cells, Rows, and Columns
Fill Down from cell(s) above into current cell(s)
Ctrl + D with a row selected
Duplicate Cells, Rows, and Columns
Duplicate row via fill down - Fill current row with content from row above.
Ctrl + D with multiple empty cells selected
Duplicate Cells, Rows, and Columns
Duplicate content of first cell(s) in first row to all cells in selection downward.
Ctrl + R
Duplicate Cells, Rows, and Columns
Fill Rright from cell(s) on the left into current cell(s)
Ctrl + R with a column selected
Duplicate Cells, Rows, and Columns
Duplicate column via fill right - Fill current column with content from column on the left.
Ctrl + D with multiple empty cells selected
Duplicate Cells, Rows, and Columns
Duplicate content first cell(s) in first column to all cells in selection to the right.
Ctrl + '
Duplicate Cells, Rows, and Columns
Duplicate formula from cell above
Ctrl + Z
Undo, Redo, and Repeat Action
Undo
Ctrl + Y
Undo, Redo, and Repeat Action
Redo (after undo) or Repeat (e.g. when applying formats)
Alt + 2
Undo, Redo, and Repeat Action
Undo list (via quick access). Use Arrow Down to extend undo range.
Alt + 3
Undo, Redo, and Repeat Action
Redo list (via quick access). Use Arrow Down to extend redo range.
Alt + Enter outside edit cell mode
Undo, Redo, and Repeat Action
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, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Cut cell(s) to clipoard
Ctrl + C
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Copy cell(s) to clipboard
Ctrl + V
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Paste cell(s) from clipboard
Ctrl + +
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Insert Paste - Paste cell and push content downward or rightward. Works great for entire rows and columns.
Ctrl + Alt + V
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Open Paste Special Menu (requires a prior copy to Clipboard)
Ctrl + Alt + V , then V , Enter
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Paste Values
Ctrl + Alt + V , then T , Enter
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Paste Formats
Ctrl + Alt + V , then E , Enter
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Paste Transposed
Ctrl + Alt + V , then W , Enter
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Paste Column Width
Ctrl + Alt + V , then U , Enter
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Paste Values and Number Formats
F3
Cut, Copy, Paste, and Paste Special
Paste a defined name into a formula
Ctrl + F
Find and Replace
Display the Find and Replace dialog box (with find selected)
Ctrl + H
Find and Replace
Display the find and replace dialog box (with replace selected)
Escape
Find and Replace
Close the find and replace dialog Box (with focus on dialog box)
Shift + F4
Find and Replace
Find next (with search box closed)
Ctrl + Shift + F4
Find and Replace
Find previous (with search box closed)
Alt + Tab , or Ctrl + F / H when losing focus
Find and Replace
Toggle focus between find/ replace dialog box and worksheet
Alt + F
Find and Replace
Find next with find dialog box active
Alt + I
Find and Replace
Find all with find dialog box active
* in search option
Find and Replace
Use as asterix for searching multiple characters
? in search options
Find and Replace
Use as wildcard for searching any single character, Use '~' before '?' when searching special characters. ~* searches for * ~~ searches for ~ ~? searches for ?
Ctrl + Page Down / Page Up
Manage Worksheet Tabs
Move to the next/ previous worksheet in current workbook
Alt + H , IS
Manage Worksheet Tabs
Insert worksheet (Home - Insert Sheet)
Alt + H , DS
Manage Worksheet Tabs
Delete worksheet Home - Delete Sheet
Alt + H , OR
Manage Worksheet Tabs
Rename worksheet (Home - Format - Rename worksheet)
Alt + H , OM
Manage Worksheet Tabs
Move worksheet (Home - Format - Move worksheet)
Alt + H , OT
Manage Worksheet Tabs
Worksheet tab color, continue with mouse or arrow keys (Home - Format - Tab color)
Alt + W + FF
Freeze, Split, and Hide
View - Freeze or unfreeze; unfreeze works for any Freeze Setting
Alt + W + R
Freeze, Split, and Hide
View - Freeze first visible Row on screen
Alt + W + C
Freeze, Split, and Hide
View - Freeze first Column on screen
Ctrl + 9
Freeze, Split, and Hide
Hide selected rows
Ctrl + Shift + 9
Freeze, Split, and Hide
Unhide hidden rows within the selection
Ctrl + 0
Freeze, Split, and Hide
Hide selected columns
Shift + F10 , then U
Freeze, Split, and Hide
Unhide selected columns (Ctrl+Shift+0 not working in Excel 2010, 2013, or 2016)
Alt + W S
Freeze, Split, and Hide
Split or unsplit Worksheet at current position
Ctrl + Shift + L
Auto Filter
Turn Autofilter on or off. Select table as necessary but many times Excel figures out what you want.
Alt + Arrow Down
Auto Filter
On the field with column head, display the AutoFilter list for the current column. Press Escape to cancel
Arrow Down / Arrow Up and S ace
Auto Filter
Select the next/ previous item in the AutoFilter list
Alt + Arrow Up
Auto Filter
Close the AutoFilter list for the current column
Home / End
Auto Filter
Select the first item/ last item in the AutoFilter list
Alt + H O
Column Width and Row Height
Home - Format Worksheet
H (in Format Worksheet Menu)
Column Width and Row Height
Set row Height
A
Column Width and Row Height
Autofit row height
W
Column Width and Row Height
Set column Width
I
Column Width and Row Height
Autofit column width (Based on current cell; mark column if you want to autfit column based on widest cell)
D
Column Width and Row Height
Set Default width (for all columns that haven't been changed yet)
Tab / Shift + Tab
Navigate Multi-Cell Selections
Move active cell right/ left in selection
Enter / Shift + Enter
Navigate Multi-Cell Selections
Move active cell down/ up in selection
Shift + Backspace
Navigate Multi-Cell Selections
Select only the active cell when multiple cells are selected
Ctrl + Backspace
Navigate Multi-Cell Selections
Show active cell within selection; helps with large selections when active cell is off screen
Ctrl + .
Navigate Multi-Cell Selections
Move clockwise between the four courners of a selection
Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Right / Arrow Left
Navigate Multi-Cell Selections
Move to the right/ to the left between non-adjacent selections (with multiple ranges selected)
Arrow Keys with active Selection
Navigate Multi-Cell Selections
Cancel Selection
Ctrl + K
Comments and Hyperlinks
Insert or edit hyperlinK (for complete cell only)
Shift + F10 , then R
Comments and Hyperlinks
Remove one or multiple hyperlink(s)
Shift + F10 , then 2x O , then Enter
Comments and Hyperlinks
Open hyperlink (In the Excel 2016 Contextmenu, 'O' is double-assigned which require the extra keys)
Shift + F2
Comments and Hyperlinks
Insert/ edit a cell comment
1x Escape when in Comment, then Arrow Keys
Comments and Hyperlinks
Move comment
2x Escape when in Comment
Comments and Hyperlinks
Escape comment editing and return to cell
Ctrl + Shift + O
Comments and Hyperlinks
Select all cells with comments
Shift + F10 , then M
Comments and Hyperlinks
Delete single comment (or multipe with multiple comments selected)
Alt + N V
Pivot Tables
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
Pivot Tables
Refresh PivotTable
Ctrl + -
Pivot Tables
Hide selected item
Alt + Arrow Down in header
Pivot Tables
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
Pivot Tables
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
Pivot Tables
Flip current field value with the value typed
Ctrl + Shift + *
Pivot Tables
Select the entire PivotTable report
Alt + Shift + Arrow Right
Pivot Tables
Group selected PivotTable items
Alt + Shift + Arrow Left
Pivot Tables
Ungroup selected PivotTable items when on group header
ALT + JT X
Pivot Tables
Expand all fields
ALT + JT P
Pivot Tables
Collapse all fields
Ctrl + Shift + +
Pivot Tables
Insert pivot formula/ calculated field
Alt + F1
Pivot Tables
Create Pivot Chart in same Worksheet
F1
Pivot Tables
Create Pivot Chart in new Worksheet
Alt + Shift + Arrow Right
Group Rows and Columns
Group rows or columns
Alt + Shift + Arrow Left
Group Rows and Columns
Ungroup rows or columns
Alt + AH
Group Rows and Columns
Data Hide detail
Alt + AJ
Group Rows and Columns
Data Show Detail (j is next to h on keyboard that’s probably why they picked 'J' isntead of somthing else)
Ctrl + 8
Group Rows and Columns
Display or hides the outline symbols
Alt +ASCII Code
Group Rows and Columns
Enter ASCII code, e.g. Alt+0169 inserts © Symbol
Ctrl + F1
The Rest
Minimize/ restore Excel ribbons
Ctrl after selecting at least 2 rows and 2 columns
The Rest
Display format, chart, totals, tables, and sparklines menus
Shift + F7
The Rest
Display the thesaurus dialog box
F7
The Rest
Display the spelling dialog box
Alt + F , IE
The Rest
Enable Editing for protected view (File Info Enable Editing)
Alt + F4
The Rest
Close Excel
F1
The Rest
Help
Alt + '
The Rest
Style dialog box
Ctrl + F3
The Rest
Define a name or dialog
Ctrl + Shift + F3
The Rest
Create names from row and column labels
Alt + F1
The Rest
Create and insert chart with data in current range as embedded Chart Object
F11
The Rest
Create and insert chart with data in current range in a separate Chart Sheet
Alt + F11
The Rest
Open VBA editor window
Ctrl + F6
The Rest
Scroll between open workbooks
Alt + F8
The Rest
Display macro dialog box