Calculate All in Excel (F9)
The Calculate All shortcut forces Excel to recalculate all formulas in all open workbooks, ensuring that your data is up to date.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| F9 | Cmd + = |
How to Use the Shortcut
- Open your Excel workbook(s) with formulas
- Press F9 (Windows) or Cmd + = (Mac)
- Excel recalculates all formulas in all open workbooks
Tips & Best Practices
- Use this shortcut when automatic calculation is turned off (Formulas → Calculation Options → Manual)
- It ensures that all dependent formulas are updated simultaneously
- Combine with Calculate Active to recalc only the active sheet if needed
FAQ
- Q: Will this affect unsaved workbooks?
- No, it only recalculates formulas; it doesn’t save any changes automatically.
- Q: Can I recalc only one sheet?
- Yes, use the Calculate Active Sheet shortcut instead.