Excel Shortcut Keys

Ctrl Combination shortcut keys

Key

Description

CTRL+(

Unhides any hidden rows within the selection.

CTRL+)

Unhides any hidden columns within the selection.

CTRL+&

Applies the outline border to the selected cells.

CTRL+_

Removes the outline border from the selected cells.

CTRL+~

Applies the General number format.

CTRL+$

Applies the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers in
parentheses).

CTRL+
%

Applies the Percentage format with no decimal places.

CTRL+^

Applies the Exponential number format with two decimal places.

CTRL+#

Applies the Date format with the day, month, and year.

CTRL+
@

Applies the Time format with the hour and minute, and AM or PM.

CTRL+!

Applies the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and
minus sign (-) for negative values.

CTRL+-

Displays the Delete dialog box to delete the selected cells.

CTRL+*

Selects the current region around the active cell (the data area enclosed by blank
rows and blank columns).
In a PivotTable, it selects the entire PivotTable report.

CTRL+:

Enters the current time.

CTRL+;

Enters the current date.

CTRL+`

Alternates between displaying cell values and displaying formulas in the worksheet.

CTRL+'

Copies a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the Formula Bar.

CTRL+"

Copies the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the Formula Bar.

CTRL++

Displays the Insert dialog box to insert blank cells.

CTRL+1

Displays the Format Cells dialog box.

CTRL+2

Applies or removes bold formatting.

CTRL+3

Applies or removes italic formatting.

CTRL+4

Applies or removes underlining.

CTRL+5

Applies or removes strikethrough.

CTRL+6

Alternates between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders

for objects.

CTRL+7

Displays or hides the Standard toolbar.

CTRL+8

Displays or hides the outline symbols.

CTRL+9

Hides the selected rows.

CTRL+0

Hides the selected columns.

CTRL+A

Selects the entire worksheet.

If the worksheet contains data, CTRL+A selects the current region. Pressing CTRL+A
a second time selects the entire worksheet.
When the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a formula, displays the
Function Arguments dialog box.
CTRL+SHIFT+A inserts the argument names and parentheses when the insertion
point is to the right of a function name in a formula.

CTRL+B

Applies or removes bold formatting.

CTRL+C

Copies the selected cells.

CTRL+C followed by another CTRL+C displays the Microsoft Office Clipboard.

CTRL+D

Uses the Fill Down command to copy the contents and format of the topmost cell
of a selected range into the cells below.

CTRL+F

Displays the Find dialog box.

SHIFT+F5 also displays this dialog box, while SHIFT+F4 repeats the last Find action.

CTRL+G

Displays the Go To dialog box.

F5 also displays this dialog box.

CTRL+H

Displays the Find and Replace dialog box.

CTRL+I

Applies or removes italic formatting.

CTRL+K

Displays the Insert Hyperlink dialog box for new hyperlinks or the Edit Hyperlink

dialog box for selected existing hyperlinks.

CTRL+L

Displays the Create List dialog box.

CTRL+N

Creates a new, blank file.

CTRL+O

Displays the Open dialog box to open or find a file.

CTRL+SHIFT+O selects all cells that contain comments.

CTRL+P

Displays the Print dialog box.

CTRL+R

Uses the Fill Right command to copy the contents and format of the leftmost cell
of a selected range into the cells to the right.

CTRL+S

Saves the active file with its current file name, location, and file format.

CTRL+U

Applies or removes underlining.

CTRL+V

Inserts the contents of the Clipboard at the insertion point and replaces any
selection. Available only after you cut or copied an object, text, or cell contents.

CTRL+
W

Closes the selected workbook window.

CTRL+X

Cuts the selected cells.

CTRL+Y

Repeats the last command or action, if possible.

CTRL+Z

Uses the Undo command to reverse the last command or to delete the last entry
you typed.
CTRL+SHIFT+Z uses the Undo or Redo command to reverse or restore the last
automatic correction when AutoCorrect Smart Tags are displayed.

Function keys
Key
F1

Description
Displays the Help task pane.
CTRL+F1 closes and reopens the current task pane.
ALT+F1 creates a chart of the data in the current range.
ALT+SHIFT+F1 inserts a new worksheet.

F2

Edits the active cell and positions the insertion point at the end of the cell contents. It
also moves the insertion point into the Formula Bar when editing in a cell is turned off.

SHIFT+F2 edits a cell comment.

F3

Pastes a defined name into a formula.

SHIFT+F3 displays the Insert Function dialog box.

F4

Repeats the last command or action, if possible.

CTRL+F4 closes the selected workbook window.

F5

Displays the Go To dialog box.

CTRL+F5 restores the window size of the selected workbook window.

F6

Switches to the next pane in a worksheet that has been split (Window menu, Split
command).
SHIFT+F6 switches to the previous pane in a worksheet that has been split.
CTRL+F6 switches to the next workbook window when more than one workbook window
is open.
Note When the task pane is visible, F6 and SHIFT+F6 include that pane when switching
between panes.

F7

Displays the Spelling dialog box to check spelling in the active worksheet or selected
range.
CTRL+F7 performs the Move command on the workbook window when it is not
maximized. Use the arrow keys to move the window, and when finished press ESC.

F8

Turns extend mode on or off. In extend mode, EXT appears in the status line, and the
arrow keys extend the selection.
SHIFT+F8 enables you to add a non-adjacent cell or range to a selection of cells by
using the arrow keys.
CTRL+F8 performs the Size command (on the Control menu for the workbook window)
when a workbook is not maximized.
ALT+F8 displays the Macro dialog box to run, edit, or delete a macro.

F9

Calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks.

F9 followed by ENTER (or followed by CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER for array formulas) calculates
the selected a portion of a formula and replaces the selected portion with the calculated
value.

SHIFT+F9 calculates the active worksheet.

CTRL+ALT+F9 calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether
they have changed since the last calculation.
CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+F9 rechecks dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all
open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated.
CTRL+F9 minimizes a workbook window to an icon.

F10

Selects the menu bar or closes an open menu and submenu at the same time.
SHIFT+F10 displays the shortcut menu for a selected item.
ALT+SHIFT+F10 displays the menu or message for a smart tag. If more than one smart
tag is present, it switches to the next smart tag and displays its menu or message.
CTRL+F10 maximizes or restores the selected workbook window.

F11

Creates a chart of the data in the current range.

SHIFT+F11 inserts a new worksheet.
ALT+F11 opens the Visual Basic Editor, in which you can create a macro by using Visual
Basic for Applications (VBA).
ALT+SHIFT+F11 opens the Microsoft Script Editor, where you can add text, edit HTML
tags, and modify any script code.

F12

Displays the Save As dialog box.

Other useful shortcut keys

Key
ARROW
KEYS

Description
Move one cell up, down, left, or right in a worksheet.
CTRL+ARROW KEY moves to the edge of the current data region in a worksheet.
SHIFT+ARROW KEY extends the selection of cells by one cell.
CTRL+SHIFT+ARROW KEY extends the selection of cells to the last nonblank cell
in the same column or row as the active cell.
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW selects the menu to the left or right when a menu
is visible. When a submenu is open, these arrow keys switch between the main
menu and the submenu.
DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW selects the next or previous command when a

menu or submenu is open.

In a dialog box, arrow keys move between options in an open drop-down list, or
between options in a group of options.
ALT+DOWN ARROW opens a selected drop-down list.

BACKSPAC
E

Deletes one character to the left in the Formula Bar.

Also clears the content of the active cell.

DELETE

Removes the cell contents (data and formulas) from selected cells without
affecting cell formats or comments.
In cell editing mode, it deletes the character to the right of the insertion point.

END

Moves to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window when SCROLL LOCK is
turned on.
Also selects the last command on the menu when a menu or submenu is visible.
CTRL+END moves to the last cell on a worksheet, in the lowest used row of the
rightmost used column.
CTRL+SHIFT+END extends the selection of cells to the last used cell on the
worksheet (lower-right corner).

ENTER

Completes a cell entry from the cell or the Formula Bar, and selects the cell
below (by default).
In a data form, it moves to the first field in the next record.
Opens a selected menu (press F10 to activate the menu bar) or performs the
action for a selected command.
In a dialog box, it performs the action for the default command button in the
dialog box (the button with the bold outline, often the OK button).
ALT+ENTER starts a new line in the same cell.
CTRL+ENTER fills the selected cell range with the current entry.
SHIFT+ENTER completes a cell entry and selects the cell above.

ESC

Cancels an entry in the cell or Formula Bar.

It also closes an open menu or submenu, dialog box, or message window.

HOME

Moves to the beginning of a row in a worksheet.

Moves to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window when SCROLL LOCK is
turned on.
Selects the first command on the menu when a menu or submenu is visible.
CTRL+HOME moves to the beginning of a worksheet.
CTRL+SHIFT+HOME extends the selection of cells to the beginning of the
worksheet.

PAGE
DOWN

Moves one screen down in a worksheet.

ALT+PAGE DOWN moves one screen to the right in a worksheet.
CTRL+PAGE DOWN moves to the next sheet in a workbook.
CTRL+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN selects the current and next sheet in a workbook.

PAGE UP

Moves one screen up in a worksheet.

ALT+PAGE UP moves one screen to the left in a worksheet.
CTRL+PAGE UP moves to the previous sheet in a workbook.
CTRL+SHIFT+PAGE UP selects the current and previous sheet in a workbook.

SPACEBAR

In a dialog box, performs the action for the selected button, or selects or clears a
check box.
CTRL+SPACEBAR selects an entire column in a worksheet.
SHIFT+SPACEBAR selects an entire row in a worksheet.
CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR selects the entire worksheet.

If the worksheet contains data, CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR selects the

current region. Pressing CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR a second time selects the
entire worksheet.

When an object is selected, CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR selects all objects

on a worksheet.

ALT+SPACEBAR displays the Control menu for the Excel window.

TAB

Moves one cell to the right in a worksheet.

Moves between unlocked cells in a protected worksheet.
Moves to the next option or option group in a dialog box.

SHIFT+TAB moves to the previous cell in a worksheet or the previous option in a

dialog box.
CTRL+TAB switches to the next tab in dialog box.
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB switches to the previous tab in a dialog box.

Function Keys
F1

Displays the Office Assistant or (Help >

Microsoft Excel Help)

F2

Edits the active cell, putting the cursor at

the end*

F3

Displays the (Insert > Name > Paste)

dialog box

F4

Repeats the last worksheet action (Edit >

Repeat)

F5

Displays the (Edit > GoTo) dialog box

F6

Moves to the next pane in a workbook (if

the window is split)

F7

Displays the (Tools > Spelling) dialog

box

F8

Toggles whether to extend a selection

with the arrow keys

F9

Calculates All the worksheets in All the

open workbooks

F10

Toggles the activation of the Menu Bar

F11

Displays the (Insert > Chart) dialog box

that creates a chart (on a chart sheet)
using the highlighted range

F12

Displays the (File > Save As) dialog box

Note: *This is only available with (Tools > Options, Edit tab, Edit
directly in cell).
Shift + Function
Shift + F1

Activates the context sensitive Whats

this ? prompt (Help > Whats This)

Shift + F2

Inserts or edits a cell comment (Insert >

Comment)

Shift + F3

Displays the (Insert > Function) dialog

box

Shift + F4

Repeats the last Find, the same as (Edit

> Find Next)

Shift + F5

Displays the (Edit > Find) dialog box

Shift + F6

Moves to the previous pane in a workbook

(if the window is split)

Shift + F8

Toggles between switching Add Mode on

or off*

Shift + F9

Calculates just the active worksheet

Shift + F10

Displays the (Shortcut) menu for the

selected item

Shift + F11

Inserts a new worksheet (before the

active sheet) into the active workbook
(Insert > Worksheet)

Shift + F12

Saves, Displays the (File > Save As)

dialog box if a new workbook

Note: *This allows you to select non contiguous blocks of cells

using the keyboard.
Ctrl + Function

Ctrl + F1

Closes and reopens the current task pane

Ctrl + F3

Displays the (Insert > Name > Define)

dialog box

Ctrl + F4

Closes the selected workbook window

Ctrl + F5

Restores the size of the active workbook

or window

Ctrl + F6

Moves to the next open workbook or

window

Ctrl + F7

Activates the Move window command

Ctrl + F8

Activates the Resize window command

Ctrl + F9

Minimises the size of the active workbook

or window

Ctrl + F10

Maximises the size of the active workbook

or window

Ctrl + F12

Displays the (File > Open) dialog box

Other + Function
Alt + F1

Creates a chart (on a chart sheet) using

the highlighted range

Alt + F2

Displays the (File > Save As) dialog box

Alt + F4

Closes all the workbooks (saving first)

and exits Excel (File > Exit)

Alt + F8

Displays the (Tools > Macro > Macros)

dialog box

Alt + F11

Toggles between the Visual Basic Editor

window and the Excel window

Alt + Ctrl + F9

Calculates All cells on All worksheets in

All workbooks

Alt + Shift + F1

Inserts a new worksheet (before the

active sheet) into the active workbook

(Insert > Worksheet)
Alt + Shift + F2

Displays the (File > Save As) dialog box

Alt + Shift + F4

Closes all the workbooks (saving first)

and exits Excel (File > Exit)

Alt + Shift + F10

Displays the drop-down menu for the

corresponding smart tag

Alt + Shift + F11

Activates the Microsoft Script Editor

window

Ctrl + Shift + F3

Displays the (Insert > Name > Create)

dialog box

Ctrl + Shift + F6

Moves to the previous open workbook or

window

Ctrl + Shift + F10

Activates the Menu Bar or Displays the

(View > Toolbars) dialog box

Ctrl + Shift + F12

Displays the (File > Print) dialog box

Insert + F4

Read spelling errors and suggestions ??

Ctrl + Numbers
Ctrl + 0

Hides the columns in the current selection

(Format > Column > Hide)

Ctrl + 1

Displays the (Format > Cells) dialog box

Ctrl + 2

Toggles bold on the current selection

Ctrl + 3

Toggles italics on the current selection

Ctrl + 4

Toggles underlying on the current

selection

Ctrl + 5

Toggles the strikethrough of text on the

current selection

Ctrl + 6

Toggles between hiding, displaying or

displaying just placeholders (objects)

Ctrl + 7

Toggles the display of the Standard

toolbar

Ctrl + 8

Toggles the display of Outline symbols on

the active worksheet

Ctrl + 9

Hides the rows in the current selection

(Format > Row > Hide)

Ctrl + Shift + 0

Unhides the columns in the current

selection

Ctrl + Shift + 2

Enters the value from the cell directly

above into the active cell

Ctrl + Shift + 8

Selects the current region (surrounded by

blank rows and columns)

Ctrl + Shift + 9

Unhides the rows in the current selection

Ctrl + Letters
Ctrl + A

Displays the formula palette given a

function name or selects the whole
worksheet

Ctrl + B

Toggles bold on the current selection

Ctrl + C

Copies the current selection to the

clipboard (Edit > Copy)

Ctrl + D

Copies the first cell in the selection

downwards (Edit > Fill > Down)

Ctrl + E

Goto current Error ??

Ctrl + F

Displays the (Edit > Find) dialog box

Ctrl + G

Displays the (Edit > GoTo) dialog box

Ctrl + H

Displays the (Edit > Replace) dialog box

Ctrl + I

Toggles italics on the current selection

Ctrl + J

Toggles calculation between Manual and

Automatic ??

Ctrl + K

Displays the (Insert > Hyperlink) dialog

box

Ctrl + L

(Added in 2003) Displays the Create List

dialog box

Ctrl + N

Creates a new workbook (File > New)

Ctrl + O

Displays the (File > Open) dialog box

Ctrl + P

Displays the (File > Print) dialog box

Ctrl + R

Copies the leftmost cell in the selection to

the right (Edit > Fill > Right)

Ctrl + S

Saves, Displays the (File > Save As)

dialog box if a new workbook

Ctrl + U

Toggles underlining on the current

selection

Ctrl + V

Pastes the entry from the clipboard (Edit

> Paste)

Ctrl + W

Closes the active workbook or window

(File > Close)

Ctrl + X

Cuts the current selection to the clipboard

(Edit > Cut)

Ctrl + Y

Repeats the last workbook action (Edit >

Repeat)

Ctrl + Z

Undo the last workbook action (Edit >

Undo)

Other + Letters

Alt + C

Move the selected field into the Column

area (Pivot Table)

Alt + D

Displays the (Data) menu

Alt + E

Displays the (Edit) menu

Alt + F

Displays the (File) menu

Alt + H

Displays the (Help) menu

Alt + I

Displays the (Insert) menu

Alt + L

Displays the Pivot Table Field dialog

box ??

Alt + O

Displays the (Format) menu

Alt + P

Move the selected field into the Page area

(Pivot Table)

Alt + R

Move the selected field into the Row area

(Pivot Table)

Alt + T

Displays the (Tools) menu

Alt + U

Activates the AutoShapes submenu on

the Drawing toolbar*

Alt + V

Displays the (View) menu

Alt + W

Displays the (Window) menu

Alt + Shift + B

Report on the cell borders ??

Alt + Shift + G

Report the gridline status ??

Ctrl + Shift + A

Inserts argument names given a function

in the formula bar.

Ctrl + Shift + C

List cells in current column ???

Ctrl + Shift + F

Activates the Font Name drop-down list

on the Formatting toolbar

Ctrl + Shift + H

Selects all the hyperlinks ?? where

Ctrl + Shift + O

Selects all the cells with comments

Ctrl + Shift + P

Activates the Font Size drop-down list on

the Formatting toolbar

Ctrl + Shift + R

List cells in the current row ???

Ctrl + Shift + S

List all the worksheets ??

Note: *This assumes that the Drawing toolbar is visible.

Entering Data
Enter

Enters the contents of the active cell and

moves to the cell below (by default)

Shift + Enter

Enters the contents of the active cell and

moves to the cell above (by default)

Tab

Enters the contents of the active cell and

moves one cell to the right

Shift + Tab

Enters the contents of the active cell and

moves one cell to the left

Alt + =

Enters the SUM() function (AutoSum) to

sum the adjacent block of cells

Alt + 0128

Enters the euro symbol () (using

Number keypad)

Alt + 0162

Enters the cent symbol () (using

Number keypad)

Alt + 0163

Enters the pound sign symbol () (using

Number keypad)

Alt + 0165

Enters the yen symbol () (using Number

keypad)

Alt + Enter

Enters a new line (or carriage return) into

a cell

Ctrl + '

Enters the formula from the cell directly

above into the active cell

Ctrl + Shift + 2

Enters the value from the cell directly

above into the active cell

Ctrl + ;

Enters the current date into the active cell

Ctrl + Enter

Enters the contents of the active cell to

the selected region

Ctrl + Shift + ;

Enters the current time into the active cell

Ctrl + Shift + Enter

Enters the formula as an Array Formula

Shift + Insert

Enters the data from the clipboard

Alt + Down Arrow

Displays the Pick From List drop-down

list

Esc

Cancels the cell entry and restores the

original contents

Editing Data
Delete

Deletes the selection or one character to

the right

Backspace

Deletes the selection or one character to

the left

Shift + Delete

Cuts the selection to the clipboard

Ctrl + Delete

Deletes text to the end of the line

Ctrl + -

Displays the (Edit > Delete) dialog box

Ctrl + Shift + =

Displays the (Insert > Cells) dialog box

Selecting Data
Ctrl + \

Selects the cells in a selected row that

do not match the value in the active
cell

Ctrl + Shift + \

Selects the cells in a selected column

that do not match the value in the
active cell

Ctrl + /

Selects the array containing the active

cell ??

Alt + ;

Selects the visible cells in the current

selection

Ctrl + Enter

Selects the first object / chart ??

Ctrl + Shift + (8 or *)

Selects the current region

(surrounded by blank rows and
columns)

Ctrl + *

Selects the current region (using the

* on the number keyboard)

Ctrl + [

Selects all the cells that are directly

referred to by the formula in the
active cell (precedents)

Ctrl + Shift + [

Selects all the cells that are directly

(or indirectly) referred to by the
formula in the active cell

Ctrl + ]

Selects all the cells that directly refer

to the active cell (dependents)

Ctrl + Shift + ]

Selects all the cells that directly (or

indirectly) refer to the active cell

Ctrl + Shift + Page Down Selects the active worksheet and the
one after it
Ctrl + Shift + Page Up

Selects the active worksheet and the

one before it

Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar

Selects all the objects on the

worksheet when an object is selected
or selects the whole worksheet

Ctrl + Backspace

Selects the current active cell

(scrolling if necessary)

Ctrl + Spacebar

Selects the current column

Shift + Arrow keys

Selects the active cell and the cell in

the given direction

Shift + Backspace

Selects the active cell when multiple

cells are selected

Shift + Spacebar

Selects the current row

Extending Data
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow
Key

Extends the selection to the next cell

adjacent to a blank cell in that direction

Ctrl + Shift + End

Extends the selection to the last used

cell on the worksheet

Ctrl + Shift + Home

Extends the selection to the beginning

of the worksheet

Shift + Arrow Keys

Extends the selection by one cell in

that direction

Shift + Home

Extends the selection to the first

column

Shift + Page Down

Extends the selection down one screen

Shift + Page Up

Extends the selection up one screen

End, Shift + Arrow Keys Extends the selection to the next nonblank cell in that direction
End, Shift + End

Extends the selection to the last cell in

the current row*

End, Shift + Home

Extends the selection to last used cell

on the worksheet

Note: *This is only available with (Tools > Options, Transition tab,
Transition Navigation Keys).
Formatting Data

Alt + '

Displays the (Format > Style) dialog

box

Ctrl + Shift + ( ' or ) Applies the Time format "hh:mm" to

the selection
Ctrl + Shift + (1 or !)

Applies the Comma separated format

"#,##0.00" to the selection

Ctrl + Shift + (4 or $) Applies the Currency format

"#,##0.00" to the selection
Ctrl + Shift + (5 or %) Applies the Percentage format "0%" to
the selection
Ctrl + Shift + (6 or ^) Applies the Exponential format
"#,##E+02" to the selection
Ctrl + Shift + (# or ~) Applies the General format to the
selection
Ctrl + (# or ~)

Applies the Custom Date format "ddmmm-yy" to the selection

Ctrl + Shift + (7 or &) Applies the outline border to the

selection
Ctrl + Shift + (- or _ ) Removes all the borders from the
selection
Manoeuvring
Arrow Keys

Moves to the next cell in that direction

Ctrl + Tab

Moves to the next open workbook or

window

Alt + Tab

Moves to the next application open on

your computer

Alt + Shift + Tab

Moves to the previous application

open on your computer

Enter

Moves to the cell directly below

Tab

Moves to the next cell on the right (or

unprotected cell)

Home

Moves to the first column in the

current row

End, Arrow Keys

Moves to the next non empty cell in

that direction

End, Enter

Moves to the last cell in the current

row that is not blank

End + Home

Moves to the last used cell on the

active worksheet*

End, Home

Moves to the last used cell on the

active worksheet*

Page Down

Moves to the next screen of rows

down

Page Up

Moves to the previous screen of rows

up

Shift + Enter

Moves to the cell directly above

(opposite direction to Enter)

Shift + Tab

Moves to the cell directly to the left

(opposite direction to Tab)

Alt + Page Down

Moves you one screen of columns to

the right

Alt + Page Up

Moves you one screen of columns to

the left

Ctrl + Home

Moves to cell "A1" on the active sheet

Ctrl + End

Moves to the last used cell on the

active worksheet*

Ctrl + Up Arrow

Moves to the first row in the current

region

Ctrl + Down Arrow

Moves to the last row in the current

region
Ctrl + Left Arrow

Moves to the first column in the

current region

Ctrl + Right Arrow

Moves to the last column in the

current region

Ctrl + Page Up

Moves to the previous worksheet in

the workbook

Ctrl + Page Down

Moves to the next worksheet in the

workbook

Ctrl + Shift + Tab

Moves to the previous open workbook

or window

Ctrl + Backspace

Moves to the display the active cell

Scroll Lock + Arrow Keys Moves the workbook or window one

cell the corresponding direction
Scroll Lock + End

Moves to the last cell in the current

window

Scroll Lock + Home

Moves to the first cell in the current

window

Scroll Lock + Page Down Moves you down one screen (current
selection unchanged)
Scroll Lock + Page Up

Moves you up one screen (current

selection unchanged)

Note: *This is only updated when the workbook is closed.

Manoeuvring (within a selection)
Enter

Moves from top to bottom within a

selection

Tab

Moves from left to right within a

selection

Ctrl + .

Moves clockwise to the next corner

within a selection
Shift + Tab

Moves from right to left within a

selection (opposite direction to Tab)

Alt + Ctrl + Left Arrow

Moves to the left between non adjacent

cells in a selection

Alt + Ctrl + Right Arrow Moves to the right between non

adjacent cells in a selection
Other
=

Starts a Formula

Ctrl + `

Toggles between the value layer and

the formula layer

Ctrl + Delete

Deletes to the end of the line

Ctrl + Insert

Copies the current selection to the

clipboard

Ctrl + Shift + (

Unhides any hidden rows within the

selection

Ctrl + Shift + )

Unhides any hidden columns within

the selection

Ctrl + Shift + /

Copy value from cell above / select

the array ??

Ctrl + Shift + \

Select unequal cells

Alt

Toggles the activation of the Menu Bar

Alt + Shift + Left Arrow

Displays the (Data > Group and

Outline > UnGroup) dialog box

Alt + Shift + Right Arrow Displays the (Data > Group and
Outline > Group) dialog box
Alt + Backspace

Undo the last action (Edit >

Undo) ??

Alt + Spacebar

Activates the Control Box in the top

left hand corner

Alt + -

Displays the Excel application control

menu

End

Toggles between switching End Mode

on or off

Scroll Lock

Toggles between switching Scroll Lock

on or off

Shift + Insert

Pastes the entry from the clipboard

Redundant Shortcut Keys

Ctrl + F2

Displays the Info Window (redundant)

Ctrl + F11

Inserts an Excel 4.0 macro sheet

(redundant)