Keyboard shortcuts
To use keyboard shortcuts, hold down the first key and press the second key; then, release both keys. For example, to copy text, select the text, hold down the CTRL key, and press the C key; then, release both keys.
Note Sometimes you press only one key. For example, to hide or display worksheet gridlines, press F8.
Formatting data
Bold
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CTRL+B
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Italic
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CTRL+I
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Remove Bold & Italic
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CTRL+T
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Left align
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CTRL+L
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Center align
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CTRL+E
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Right align
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CTRL+R
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Selecting data
Select entire worksheet
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CTRL+A
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Go to a specified range
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CTRL+G
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Editing data
Edit in a cell
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F2
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Cut
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CTRL+X
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Copy
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CTRL+C
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Paste
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CTRL+V
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Delete
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DELETE, DEL
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Performing worksheet tasks
New worksheet
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CTRL+N
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Open
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CTRL+O
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Print
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CTRL+P
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Save
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CTRL+S
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Insert columns or rows
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CTRL++ (use the gray + key)
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Insert an @function
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F3
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Hide/Display gridlines
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F8
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Recalculate formulas
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F9
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See also
How do I use the mouse?
How do I use commands?