Excel Keyboard Shortcuts

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File Shortcuts

Excel File shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Create a New Excel Workbook Ctrl + N Cmd + N
Open an Existing Excel Workbook Ctrl + O Cmd + O
Save the Current Excel Workbook Ctrl + S Cmd + S
Save Workbook As a New File F12 Cmd + Shift + S
Print the Excel Workbook File Ctrl + P Cmd + P
View Print Preview of the Workbook Ctrl + F2
Close the Current Workbook Ctrl + W Cmd + W
Close Microsoft Excel Application Alt + F4 Cmd + Q

Ribbon Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts related to the Excel Ribbon.

Excel Ribbon shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Expand or Collapse the Excel Ribbon Interface Ctrl + F1 Cmd + Option + R
Activate Ribbon Access Keys for Keyboard Navigation Alt
Move to the Next Control on the Ribbon Tab Tab
Activate or Open the Currently Selected Ribbon Control Space Space
Confirm or Apply the Selected Ribbon Control Action Enter Return
Open Help for the Selected Ribbon Control F1 F1

General Shortcuts

Excel general shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Open Excel Options and Application Settings Alt + F + T Cmd + ,
Open Excel Help and Support Window F1 Cmd + /
Undo the Last Action or Change Ctrl + Z Cmd + Z
Redo the Previously Undone Action Ctrl + Y Cmd + Y
Copy the Selected Cells to the Clipboard Ctrl + C Cmd + C
Repeat the Last Action Performed in Excel F4 Cmd + Y
Cut the Selected Cells to the Clipboard Ctrl + X Cmd + X
Paste Content from the Clipboard Ctrl + V Cmd + V
Paste Values Only Without Formatting or Formulas Ctrl + Shift + V Cmd + Shift + V
Open the Paste Special Options Dialog Ctrl + Alt + V Cmd + Ctrl + V
Find Text, Values, or Cells in the Worksheet Ctrl + F Cmd + F
Open Find and Replace Dialog (Replace Tab) Ctrl + H Ctrl + H
Find the Next Matching Result in the Worksheet Shift + F4 Cmd + G
Find the Previous Matching Result in the Worksheet Ctrl + Shift + F4 Cmd + Shift + G
Create an Embedded Chart in the Current Worksheet Alt + F1 Fn + Option + F1
Create a Chart in a New Chart Worksheet F11 Fn + F11

Tables & Filters

Excel Tables and Filters shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Convert the Selected Range into an Excel Table Ctrl + T Cmd + T
Turn Autofilter On or Off for the Selected Range Ctrl + Shift + L Cmd + Shift + F
Open the Filter Dropdown for the Active Column Alt + Option +
Select the Entire Row in an Excel Table Shift + Space Shift + Space
Select the Entire Column in an Excel Table Ctrl + Space Ctrl + Space
Select the Entire Excel Table Ctrl + A Cmd + A
Clear All Filters Applied Using a Slicer Alt + C Option + C
Show or Hide the Total Row in an Excel Table Ctrl + Shift + T Ctrl + Shift + T

Drag & Drop

Excel Drag and Drop shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Drag Selected Cells to Move Them (Cut & Paste) Drag Drag
Drag Selected Cells to Duplicate Content (Copy) Ctrl + Drag Option + Drag
Drag to Insert Cells and Shift Existing Data Shift + Drag Shift + Drag
Drag to Insert a Copy and Shift Existing Cells Ctrl + Shift + Drag Option + Shift + Drag
Drag Selected Cells to Another Worksheet Alt + Drag Cmd + Drag
Duplicate the Entire Worksheet by Dragging Ctrl + Drag Option + Drag

Selection Shortcuts

Excel selection shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Select the Entire Row of the Active Cell Shift + Space Shift + Space
Select the Entire Column of the Active Cell Ctrl + Space Ctrl + Space
Select All Cells in the Worksheet Ctrl + A Cmd + A
Add Adjacent Cells to Current Selection Shift + Click Shift + Click
Add Non-Adjacent Cells to Selection Ctrl + Click Cmd + Click
Extend Same Selection to the Next Column Option + Tab
Extend Same Selection to the Previous Column Option + Shift + Tab
Move to the Next Non-Adjacent Selection on the Right Ctrl + Alt + Ctrl + Option +
Move to the Previous Non-Adjacent Selection on the Left Ctrl + Alt + Ctrl + Option +
Enable Add-to-Selection Mode to Extend Selection Without Losing Previous Selection Shift + F8 Fn + Shift + F8
Cancel the Current Selection and Deselect Cells Esc Esc

Active Cell Shortcuts

Excel active cell shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Select Only the Currently Active Cell Shift + Backspace Shift + Delete
Locate and Highlight the Active Cell on the Worksheet Ctrl + Backspace Ctrl + Delete
Move the Active Cell Clockwise Around the Selection Ctrl + . Ctrl + .
Move the Active Cell Down Within the Selection Enter Return
Move the Active Cell Up Within the Selection Shift + Enter Shift + Return
Move the Active Cell Right Within the Selection Tab Tab
Move the Active Cell Left Within the Selection Shift + Tab Shift + Tab

Extend Selection Shortcuts

Excel extend selection shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Extend the Selection One Cell to the Right Shift + +
Extend the Selection One Cell to the Left Shift + +
Extend the Selection One Cell Upwards Shift + +
Extend the Selection One Cell Downwards Shift + +
Extend Selection to the Last Cell on the Right Ctrl + Shift + + +
Extend Selection to the Last Cell on the Left Ctrl + Shift + + +
Extend Selection to the Last Cell Upwards Ctrl + Shift + + +
Extend Selection to the Last Cell Downwards Ctrl + Shift + + +
Extend Selection Up by One Screen Shift + Page Up Fn + +
Extend Selection Down by One Screen Shift + Page Down Fn + +
Extend Selection Right by One Screen Alt + Shift + Page Down Fn + + +
Extend Selection Left by One Screen Alt + Shift + Page Up Fn + + +
Extend Selection to the Beginning of the Current Row Shift + Home Fn + +
Extend Selection to the First Cell in Worksheet (A1) Ctrl + Shift + Home Fn + + +
Extend Selection to the Last Used Cell in Worksheet Ctrl + Shift + End Fn + + +
Turn On or Off Extend Selection Mode F8 Fn + F8

Select Special Shortcuts

Excel select special shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Open the “Go To” Dialog to Jump to a Specific Cell Ctrl + G + G
Select All Cells that Contain Comments in the Worksheet Ctrl + Shift + O Fn + + + O
Select the Current Data Region Around the Active Cell Ctrl + Shift + * + + Space
Select the Entire Region or Worksheet Ctrl + A + A
Select the Entire Current Array Formula Ctrl + / + /
Select Differences in the Current Row Compared to the Active Cell Ctrl + \ + \
Select Differences in the Current Column Compared to the Active Cell Ctrl + Shift + | + + |
Select Direct Precedent Cells Referenced by the Active Cell Ctrl + [ + [
Select All Precedent Cells Referenced by the Active Cell Ctrl + Shift + { + + {
Select Direct Dependent Cells that Rely on the Active Cell Ctrl + ] + ]
Select All Dependent Cells that Rely on the Active Cell Ctrl + Shift + } + + }
Select Only Visible Cells in the Current Selection Alt + ; + + Z

Cell Edit Mode Shortcuts

Excel cell edit mode shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Enter Edit Mode for the Active Cell F2 + U
Cancel Cell Entry or Edit Esc Esc
Select One Character to the Right Shift + +
Select One Character to the Left Shift + +
Move Cursor One Word to the Right Ctrl + +
Move Cursor One Word to the Left Ctrl + +
Select One Word to the Right Ctrl + Shift + + +
Select One Word to the Left Ctrl + Shift + + +
Select from Cursor to Beginning of Cell Shift + Home Fn + +
Select from Cursor to End of Cell Shift + End Fn + +
Delete Text from Cursor to End of Cell Ctrl + Delete Fn + + Delete
Delete Character to the Left Backspace Delete
Delete Character to the Right Delete Fn + Delete
Insert a Line Break Within the Cell Alt + Enter + + Return

Entering Data Shortcuts

Excel entering data shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Enter Data and Move Down Enter Return
Enter Data and Move Up Shift + Enter + Return
Enter Data and Move Right Tab Tab
Enter Data and Move Left Shift + Tab + Tab
Complete Entry and Stay in the Same Cell Ctrl + Enter + Return
Enter Same Data in Multiple Selected Cells Ctrl + Enter + Return
Insert Current Date Ctrl + ; + ;
Insert Current Time Ctrl + Shift + : + ;
Fill Down Ctrl + D + D
Fill Right Ctrl + R + R
Copy Formula from the Cell Above Ctrl + ' + '
Copy Value from the Cell Above Ctrl + Shift + " + + "
Add Hyperlink Ctrl + K + K
Display AutoComplete List Alt + +
Flash Fill Ctrl + E + E

Formatting Shortcuts

Excel formatting shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Open the Format Cells Dialog to Apply Formatting Ctrl + 1 + 1
Open the Font Tab in the Format Cells Dialog Ctrl + Shift + F + + F
Apply Bold Formatting to Selected Cells Ctrl + B + B
Apply Italic Formatting to Selected Cells Ctrl + I + I
Underline the Text in Selected Cells Ctrl + U + U
Apply Strikethrough Formatting to Selected Cells Ctrl + 5 + + X
Center Align the Contents of Selected Cells Alt + H + A + C + E
Align the Contents of Selected Cells to the Left Alt + H + A + L + L
Align the Contents of Selected Cells to the Right Alt + H + A + R + R
Increase the Indentation Level of Selected Cells Alt + H + 6 + + Tab
Decrease the Indentation Level of Selected Cells Alt + H + 5 + + + Tab
Increase the Font Size of the Selected Cells Step by Step Alt + H + F + G + + >

Grid Operations Shortcuts

Excel grid operations shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Insert New Rows or Columns into the Worksheet Ctrl + Shift + + + + +
Delete Selected Rows, Columns, or Cells from the Worksheet Ctrl + - + -
Delete the Contents of Selected Cells Without Removing the Cells Delete Fn + Delete
Hide the Selected Columns in the Worksheet Ctrl + 0 + 0
Hide the Selected Rows in the Worksheet Ctrl + 9 + 9
Unhide Previously Hidden Rows in the Worksheet Ctrl + Shift + 9 + + 9
Unhide Previously Hidden Columns in the Worksheet Ctrl + Shift + 0 + + 0
Group Selected Rows or Columns for Outline and Collapse/Expand Alt + Shift + + + K
Ungroup Previously Grouped Rows or Columns Alt + Shift + + + J
Show or Hide Outline Symbols for Grouped Data Ctrl + 8 + 8
Zoom In to Magnify the Worksheet View Ctrl + Alt + + + + +
Zoom Out to Reduce the Worksheet View Ctrl + Alt + - + + -
Zoom the Worksheet Using the Mouse Scroll Wheel Ctrl + Mouse Scroll + Scroll

Pivot Tables Shortcuts

Excel pivot tables shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Select the Entire Pivot Table in the Worksheet Ctrl + A + A
Toggle the Checkbox for a Selected Pivot Field Space Space
Group Selected Items in a Pivot Table Field Alt + Shift + + + K
Ungroup Previously Grouped Items in a Pivot Table Field Alt + Shift + + + J
Hide the Selected Pivot Item from the Pivot Table Ctrl + - Ctrl + -
Create a Pivot Chart on the Same Worksheet as the Pivot Table Alt + F1
Create a Pivot Chart on a New Worksheet F11 Fn + F11
Open the PivotTable Wizard to Create or Modify Pivot Tables Alt + D + P + + P

Workbook Shortcuts

Excel workbook shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Insert a New Worksheet into the Current Workbook Shift + F11 Fn + ⇧F11
Move to the Next Worksheet in the Workbook Ctrl + PgDn Fn + ⌃↓
Move to the Previous Worksheet in the Workbook Ctrl + PgUp Fn + ⌃↑
Switch to the Next Pane in a Split Worksheet F6 FnF6
Switch to the Previous Pane in a Split Worksheet Shift + F6 Fn⇧F6
Switch to the Next Open Workbook Window Ctrl + Tab ⌘`
Switch to the Previous Open Workbook Window Ctrl + Shift + Tab ⌘⇧`
Minimize the Current Workbook Window Ctrl + F9 ⌘M
Maximize the Current Workbook Window Ctrl + F10 Fn + ⌃F10
Select Adjacent Worksheets by Clicking While Holding Shift Shift + Click ⇧Click
Select Non-Adjacent Worksheets by Clicking While Holding Ctrl / Command Ctrl + Click ⌘Click
Toggle the Scroll Lock Function On or Off ScrLk Fn⇧F14
Toggle Full Screen Mode for the Current Workbook Window Ctrl + Shift + F1 ⌃⌘F

Dialog Boxes Shortcuts

Excel dialog box shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Move to the Next Control or Field in a Dialog Box Tab Tab
Move to the Previous Control or Field in a Dialog Box Shift + Tab ⇧Tab
Switch to the Next Tab within a Dialog Box Ctrl + Tab ⌃Tab
Switch to the Previous Tab within a Dialog Box Ctrl + Shift + Tab ⌃⇧Tab
Accept the Changes and Apply Them in the Dialog Box Enter Return
Check or Uncheck the Selected Checkbox in a Dialog Box Space Space
Cancel the Operation and Close the Dialog Box Esc Esc

Other Useful Excel Shortcuts

Other useful Excel shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Check the Spelling of the Selected Cells or Entire Worksheet F7 FnF7
Open Thesaurus to Look Up Synonyms for Selected Text Shift + F7 Fn⇧F7
Open the Macro Dialog to Run or Manage Macros Alt + F8 Fn⌥F8
Open the VBA Editor to Write or Edit Macros Alt + F11 Fn⌥F11
Open the Power Query Editor for Data Transformation Alt + F12 Fn⌥F12
Duplicate the Selected Object or Shape in the Worksheet Ctrl + D ⌘D
Enable or Disable Snap to Grid for Objects Alt
Hide or Show All Objects in the Worksheet Ctrl + 6 ⌃6
Modify the Style of the Selected Cell or Range Alt + ' ⌘⇧L
Open the Context Menu for the Selected Cell or Object Shift + F10 Fn⇧F10
Insert a New Note or Edit an Existing Note in a Cell Shift + F2 Fn⇧F2
Insert a Threaded Comment in the Selected Cell Ctrl + Shift + F2 Fn⌘⇧F2
Delete an Existing Comment or Threaded Comment from the Cell Shift + F10 then D Fn⇧F10 then D
Open the Control Menu for the Current Workbook Window Alt + Space

Number Formatting Keyboard Shortcuts

Number formatting shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Apply General Number Format to Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + ~ ⌃⇧~
Apply Currency Formatting with Dollar Sign to Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + $ ⌃⇧$
Apply Percentage Formatting to Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + % ⌃⇧%
Apply Scientific Notation Format to Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + ^ ⌃⇧^
Apply Standard Date Format to Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + # ⌃⇧#
Apply Standard Time Format to Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + @ ⌃⇧@
Apply Number Formatting with Thousand Separator to Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + ! ⌃⇧!

Borders Keyboard Shortcuts

Borders shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Add a Complete Border Outline Around Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + & ⌘⌥0
Add or Remove Right Border for Selected Cells Alt + R ⌘⌥→
Add or Remove Left Border for Selected Cells Alt + L ⌘⌥←
Add or Remove Top Border for Selected Cells Alt + T ⌘⌥↑
Add or Remove Bottom Border for Selected Cells Alt + B ⌘⌥↓
Add or Remove Upward Diagonal Border Across Selected Cells Alt + D
Add or Remove Horizontal Interior Borders Between Selected Cells Alt + H
Add or Remove Vertical Interior Borders Between Selected Cells Alt + V
Remove All Borders from the Selected Cells Ctrl + Shift + _ ⌘⌥_

Formulas Keyboard Shortcuts

Formulas shortcuts for Windows and Mac
Action Windows Mac
Toggle Between Absolute and Relative Cell References in a Formula F4 ⌘T
Open the Insert Function Dialog Box to Insert a New Function Shift + F3 Fn⇧F3
Automatically Sum the Selected Range of Cells Using AutoSum Alt + = ⌘⇧T
Toggle Displaying Formulas On or Off in the Worksheet Ctrl + ` ⌃`
Insert or Edit Function Arguments Directly into a Formula Ctrl + Shift + A ⌃⇧A
Enter an Array Formula Across Multiple Cells at Once Ctrl + Shift + Enter ⌃⇧Return
Calculate All Formulas in All Worksheets of the Workbook F9 FnF9
Calculate Formulas Only in the Active Worksheet Shift + F9 Fn⇧F9
Force a Full Recalculation of All Formulas in the Entire Workbook Ctrl + Alt + F9
Evaluate a Specific Part of a Formula Step by Step F9 FnF9
Toggle the Visibility of the Formula Bar in Excel Ctrl + Shift + U ⌃⇧U
Open the Function Arguments Dialog to Edit Formula Arguments Ctrl + A ⌃A
Open the Name Manager to View and Edit Named Ranges Ctrl + F3 Fn⌃F3
Define Named Ranges Automatically from Selected Row or Column Labels Ctrl + Shift + F3 Fn⌃⇧F3
Select the Name Box to Quickly Jump to a Named Cell or Range Alt + F3
Paste a Named Range or Cell Name Directly into a Formula F3 F3
Accept the Autocomplete Suggestion for a Function While Typing Tab Tab