Move to Previous Tab in Excel Dialog
This shortcut helps you navigate backward between tabs inside Excel dialog boxes such as Format Cells or Excel Options.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
It moves focus to the previous tab in the currently open Excel dialog box or pane.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Open any Excel dialog box with tabs
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Tab
- The previous tab becomes active
Tips & Best Practices
- Use Ctrl + Tab to move forward
- Ideal for keyboard-only Excel workflows
- Works across most Excel dialog boxes
FAQ
- Q: Does this work in all dialog boxes?
- Yes, any Excel dialog box with tabs supports this shortcut.
- Q: Can I customize this shortcut?
- No, this is a built-in Excel shortcut.
- Q: Is it available on Mac?
- Yes, the same shortcut works on both Windows and Mac.