Toggle Fullscreen in Excel
Fullscreen mode hides the Ribbon, formula bar, and toolbars, allowing you to focus entirely on your worksheet. This shortcut lets you quickly enter or exit fullscreen view.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Shift + F1 | Ctrl + Cmd + F |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
This shortcut toggles Excel between normal view and fullscreen view, maximizing visible worksheet space.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Open an Excel workbook
- Press the fullscreen shortcut
- The Ribbon and toolbars will hide
- Press the shortcut again to exit fullscreen
Tips & Best Practices
- Use fullscreen when working with large datasets
- Combine with Toggle Formula Bar for extra space
- Fullscreen mode does not affect printing or saving
FAQ
- Q: How do I exit fullscreen mode?
- Press the same shortcut again to return to normal view.
- Q: Is fullscreen available in all Excel versions?
- Most modern versions support fullscreen or Ribbon hide options.
- Q: Does fullscreen hide formulas or data?
- No, it only hides interface elements.