Microsoft Excel Hot Tip - Shortcut Keys

Modified on Wed, 26 Jun, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Shortcut Keys

  • Ctrl + C
    Copy
  • Ctrl + V
    Paste
  • Ctrl + B
    Bold the selected cell 
  • Ctrl + I 
    Make selected cell italics 
  • F2
    Edit cell
  • Ctrl + A 
    Select all 
  • Ctrl + P 
    Open Print options 
  • Ctrl + Y 
    Redo last action 
  • Ctrl + S
    Save the document 
  • Ctrl + F
    Search the document 
  • Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow
    Select all cells to the right 
  • Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow
    Select all cells to the left 
  • Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow
    Select all cells in the column above the selected cell 
  • Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow
    Select all cells in the column below the selected cell 
  • Ctrl + ;
    Insert current date 
  • Ctrl + Space
    Select the entire column 
  • Alt + H+ D + C
    Delete column  
  • Shift + Space then Ctrl + -
  • Alt + H + M then tap C, A, M, or U
    Merge selected cells




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