Excel is a powerful tool for managing and analyzing data, but it can be intimidating to learn how to use all of its functions. Shortcuts can help with that, turning a laborious activity into a quick one. This is a list of 25 Excel shortcuts that can help you work with spreadsheets more quickly and efficiently.
Navigating Through Excel
- Ctrl + Arrow Key: Jump to the edge of data regions.
- Ctrl + Home: Move to the beginning of a worksheet.
- Ctrl + End: Go to the last cell with content.
- Ctrl + Page Up/Page Down: Switch between worksheet tabs.
Data Manipulation
- Ctrl + Shift + L: Toggle filters on and off.
- Ctrl + D: Fill down the content of the selected cell.
- Ctrl + R: Fill right the content of the selected cell.
- Alt + E, S, V: Paste special dialog box.
Formatting Cells
- Ctrl + 1: Open the Format Cells dialog box.
- Ctrl + B: Apply or remove bold formatting.
- Ctrl + I: Apply or remove italic formatting.
- Ctrl + 5: Apply or remove strikethrough formatting.
Formulas and Functions
- Shift + F3: Open the Insert Function dialog box.
- Ctrl + `: Toggle the display of formulas.
- F2: Edit the active cell and put the insertion point at the end of its content.
- Alt + =: Automatically sum selected cells.
Working with Rows and Columns
- Ctrl + Space: Select the entire column.
- Shift + Space: Select the entire row.
- Ctrl + Shift + “+”: Insert a new column or row.
- Ctrl + “-”: Delete the selected column or row.
Workbook Management
- Ctrl + N: Create a new workbook.
- Ctrl + O: Open an existing workbook.
- Ctrl + S: Save the current workbook.
- Ctrl + F4: Close the current workbook.
- Alt + F4: Quit Excel.
Establishing a Table
Choose a range of data and use Ctrl + T to turn it into a table. When you click OK, the Create Table dialogue box will open and your range will be formatted as a table.
Gain increased speed and efficiency when navigating and manipulating data in Excel by becoming proficient with these shortcuts. Keep in mind that practice makes perfect, so try using these shortcuts in your regular Excel work and see how much more productive you can get!
