Excel Tips and Tricks List : Check 100 Most Useful Shortcut Keys List

Excel Tips and Tricks List : Check 100 Most Useful Shortcut Keys List – Microsoft Excel is being used to analyze a wide range of data. It is one of the data analytic tools in the market that is being used by large companies, small firms, school and college students, and other users. Data in Excel is mainly in the form of ro and column. This tool is commonly used to record and analyze data, perform mathematical operations, and visualize structured data in charts and graphs. The reason for its popularity is that it has many built-in features that make it easier for users to organize their data.

When operating Excel you will find many keyboard shortcuts that will help to increase efficiency and productivity. Instead of accessing the toolbar with a mouse, you can perform important tasks with two or three keystrokes. Here is a detailed list of the most useful shortcut keys in Microsoft Excel that can help you become a spreadsheet master: List Of Computer Courses After 10th, 12th & Graducation – Latest Updated

Excel Tips and Tricks List : Check 100 Most Useful Shortcut Keys List

Short Key	Function in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
Ctrl + N	To create a new workbook.
Ctrl + O	To open a saved workbook.
Ctrl + S	To save a workbook.
Ctrl + A	To select all the contents in a workbook.
Ctrl + B	To turn highlighted cells bold.
Ctrl + C	To copy cells that are highlighted.
Ctrl + D	To fill the selected cell with the content of the cell right above.
Ctrl + F	To search for anything in a workbook.
Ctrl + G	To jump to a certain area with a single command.
Ctrl + H	To find and replace cell contents.
Ctrl + I	To italicise cell contents.
Ctrl + K	To insert a hyperlink in a cell.
Ctrl + L	To open the create table dialog box.
Ctrl + P	To print a workbook.
Ctrl + R	To fill the selected cell with the content of the cell on the left.
Ctrl + U	To underline highlighted cells.
Ctrl + V	To paste anything that was copied.
Ctrl + W	To close your current workbook.
Ctrl + Z	To undo the last action.
Ctrl + 1	To format the cell contents.
Ctrl + 5	To put a strikethrough in a cell.
Ctrl + 8	To show the outline symbols.
Ctrl + 9	To hide a row.
Ctrl + 0	To hide a column.
Ctrl + Shift + :	To enter the current time in a cell.
Ctrl + ;	To enter the current date in a cell.
Ctrl + `	To change the view from displaying cell values to formulas.
Ctrl + ‘	To copy the formula from the cell above.
Ctrl + –	To delete columns or rows.
Ctrl + Shift + =	To insert columns and rows.
Ctrl + Shift + ~	To switch between displaying Excel formulas or their values in cell.
Ctrl + Shift + @	To apply time formatting.
Ctrl + Shift + !	To apply comma formatting.
Ctrl + Shift + $	To apply currency formatting.
Ctrl + Shift + #	To apply date formatting.
Ctrl + Shift + %	To apply percentage formatting.
Ctrl + Shift + &	To place borders around the selected cells.
Ctrl + Shift + _	To remove a border.
Ctrl + –	To delete a selected row or column.
Ctrl + Spacebar	To select an entire column.
Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar	To select an entire workbook.
Ctrl + Home	To redirect to cell A1.
Ctrl + Shift + Tab	To switch to the previous workbook.
Ctrl + Shift + F	To open the fonts menu under format cells.
Ctrl + Shift + O	To select the cells containing comments.
Ctrl + Drag	To drag and copy a cell or to a duplicate worksheet.
Ctrl + Shift + Drag	To drag and insert copy.
Ctrl + Up arrow	To go to the top most cell in a current column.
Ctrl + Down arrow	To jump to the last cell in a current column.
Ctrl + Right arrow	To go to the last cell in a selected row.
Ctrl + Left arrow	To jump back to the first cell in a selected row.
Ctrl + End	To go to the last cell in a workbook.
Alt + Page down	To move the screen towards the right.
Alt + Page Up	To move the screen towards the left.
Ctrl + F2	To open the print preview window.
Ctrl + F1	To expand or collapse the ribbon.
Alt	To open the access keys.
Tab	Move to the next cell.
Alt + F + T	To open the options.
Alt + Down arrow	To activate filters for cells.
F2	To edit a cell.
F3	To paste a cell name if the cells have been named.
Shift + F2	To add or edit a cell comment.
Alt + H + H	To select a fill colour.
Alt + H + B	To add a border.
Ctrl + 9	To hide the selected rows.
Ctrl + 0	To hide the selected columns.
Esc	To cancel an entry.
Enter	To complete the entry in a cell and move to the next one.
Shift + Right arrow	To extend the cell selection to the right.
Shift + Left arrow	To extend the cell selection to the left.
Shift + Space	To select the entire row.
Page up/ down	To move the screen up or down.
Alt + H	To go to the Home tab in Ribbon.
Alt + N	To go to the Insert tab in Ribbon.
Alt + P	To go to the Page Layout tab in Ribbon.
Alt + M	To go to the Formulas tab in Ribbon.
Alt + A	To go to the Data tab in Ribbon.
Alt + R	To go to the Review tab in Ribbon.
Alt + W	To go to the View tab in Ribbon.
Alt + Y	To open the Help tab in Ribbon.
Alt + Q	To quickly jump to search.
Alt + Enter	To start a new line in a current cell.
Shift + F3	To open the Insert function dialog box.
F9	To calculate workbooks.
Shift + F9	To calculate an active workbook.
Ctrl + Alt + F9	To force calculate all workbooks.
Ctrl + F3	To open the name manager.
Ctrl + Shift + F3	To create names from values in rows and columns.
Ctrl + Alt + +	To zoom in inside a workbook.
Ctrl + Alt +	To zoom out inside a workbook.
Alt + 1	To turn on Autosave.
Alt + 2	To save a workbook.
Alt + F + E	To export your workbook.
Alt + F + Z	To share your workbook.
Alt + F + C	To close and save your workbook.
Alt or F11	To turn key tips on or off.
Alt + Y + W	To know what’s new in Microsoft Excel.
F1	To open Microsoft Excel help.
Ctrl + F4	To close Microsoft Excel.