Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Master Your Keyboard

Stop reaching for the mouse. These essential shortcuts will save you hours every week.

Navigation

Ctrl+Home
Go to cell A1
Ctrl+End
Go to last used cell
Ctrl+
Jump to right edge of data
Ctrl+
Jump to left edge of data
Ctrl+
Jump to top edge of data
Ctrl+
Jump to bottom edge of data
Ctrl+Page Up
Go to previous worksheet
Ctrl+Page Down
Go to next worksheet
Ctrl+G
Go to dialog (or F5)

Selection

Ctrl+Shift+End
Select to last used cell
Ctrl+Shift+Home
Select to beginning
Shift+Space
Select entire row
Ctrl+Space
Select entire column
Ctrl+A
Select all (data region or sheet)
Ctrl+Shift+
Extend selection to right edge
Ctrl+*
Select current region around active cell

Editing

F2
Edit active cell
Esc
Cancel edit
Enter
Confirm and move down
Tab
Confirm and move right
Ctrl+Enter
Fill all selected cells with entry
Ctrl+D
Fill down (copy from above)
Ctrl+R
Fill right (copy from left)
Alt+Enter
New line within cell
Ctrl+Z
Undo
Ctrl+Y
Redo

Formatting

Ctrl+B
Bold
Ctrl+I
Italic
Ctrl+U
Underline
Ctrl+1
Format Cells dialog
Ctrl+Shift+$
Currency format
Ctrl+Shift+%
Percentage format
Ctrl+Shift+#
Date format
Ctrl+Shift+@
Time format
Ctrl+Shift+~
General format
Alt+H+O+I
Auto-fit column width

Formulas

F4
Toggle absolute/relative reference
Ctrl+`
Show/hide formulas
Alt+=
AutoSum
Ctrl+Shift+Enter
Array formula (legacy)
Tab
Accept autocomplete suggestion
Ctrl+[
Go to precedent cells
Ctrl+]
Go to dependent cells
F9
Calculate all workbooks

Data

Ctrl+T
Create Table
Ctrl+Shift+L
Toggle AutoFilter
Alt+A+S+S
Sort ascending
Alt+A+S+D
Sort descending
Alt+N+V
Insert PivotTable
Ctrl+-
Delete cells/rows/columns
Ctrl++
Insert cells/rows/columns

Workbook

Ctrl+N
New workbook
Ctrl+O
Open workbook
Ctrl+S
Save
F12
Save As
Ctrl+W
Close current workbook
Ctrl+P
Print
Shift+F11
Insert new worksheet

Pro Tip: Build Muscle Memory

Pick 2-3 shortcuts to focus on each week. Every time you reach for the mouse, stop and use the shortcut instead. Within a month, they'll become second nature.

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