Are you tired of constantly switching between your mouse and keyboard when working on Excel? Learning keyboard shortcuts can save you time and make your work more efficient. Here are 30 essential keyboard shortcuts for Excel:
Navigating Excel
1. To move to the next cell to the right, press the “Tab” key.
2. To move to the next cell below, press the “Enter” key.
3. To move to the previous cell, press “Shift” + “Tab”.
4. To move to the last cell in a column, press “Ctrl” + “Arrow Down”.
5. To move to the last cell in a row, press “Ctrl” + “Arrow Right”.
Selecting Cells and Ranges
6. To select the entire worksheet, press “Ctrl” + “A”.
7. To select a column, click the column’s header or press “Ctrl” + “Space”.
8. To select a row, click the row’s header or press “Shift” + “Space”.
9. To select a range of cells, click and drag or use the arrow keys and hold “Shift”.
Editing in Excel
10. To edit a cell, double-click on the cell or press “F2”.
11. To copy a cell, press “Ctrl” + “C”.
12. To cut a cell, press “Ctrl” + “X”.
13. To paste a cell, press “Ctrl” + “V”.
14. To undo an action, press “Ctrl” + “Z”.
15. To redo an action, press “Ctrl” + “Y”.
Formatting in Excel
16. To apply bold formatting, press “Ctrl” + “B”.
17. To apply italic formatting, press “Ctrl” + “I”.
18. To apply underline formatting, press “Ctrl” + “U”.
19. To change the font size, press “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “>” or “<".
20. To change the font color, press “Alt” + “H” + “FC”.
Working with Worksheets
21. To insert a new worksheet, press “Shift” + “F11”.
22. To delete a worksheet, right-click on the worksheet and select “Delete” or press “Ctrl” + “-“.
23. To rename a worksheet, right-click on the worksheet and select “Rename”.
24. To move a worksheet, click and drag the worksheet’s tab to a new location.
25. To copy a worksheet, right-click on the worksheet and select “Move or Copy”.
Working with Formulas and Functions
26. To insert a function, press “Shift” + “F3”.
27. To display the formula bar, press “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “U”.
28. To recalculate formulas, press “F9”.
29. To insert a new line in a formula, press “Ctrl” + “Enter”.
30. To auto-complete a formula or function, press “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “A”.
Learning these essential keyboard shortcuts can save you time and make Excel work more efficient. Try to incorporate them into your work process and see the difference it makes.
