Here are the top 10 Excel shortcut keys that you should know:
- Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V: Copy and Paste - These are essential shortcuts for copying and pasting data within your spreadsheet.
- Ctrl + Z / Ctrl + Y: Undo and Redo - Allows you to go back a step (undo) or forward a step (redo) in your actions.
- Ctrl + X / Delete: Cut and Delete - Cut removes the selected cell content and copies it to the clipboard, while Delete simply removes the content.
- Ctrl + A: Select All - Selects all cells on the current worksheet.
- F4: Repeat Last Action - Repeats the last action you performed, such as formatting or filling cells.
- Ctrl + Home / Ctrl + End: Move to Cell A1 or Last Used Cell - Quickly move to either the beginning (A1) or the end of the used worksheet area.
- Ctrl + Arrow Keys (Up, Down, Left, Right): Navigate by Cell - Moves the cell selection one cell in the chosen direction.
- Ctrl + PgUp / Ctrl + PgDn: Navigate by Sheet - Moves you to the previous or next worksheet in your workbook.
- Ctrl + Shift + L: Apply a Filter - Opens the filter menu for the selected data range.
- Ctrl + Enter: Fill Down - Copies the content and formatting from the selected cell down to the selected range of cells.
These shortcuts can significantly improve your efficiency when working with Excel. By using them regularly, you can save time and effort while navigating, editing, and formatting your spreadsheets.
