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 CTRL+B
Italic CTRL+I
Remove Bold & Italic CTRL+T
Left align CTRL+L
Center align CTRL+E
Right align CTRL+R


Selecting data

Select entire worksheet CTRL+A
Go to a specified range CTRL+G


Editing data

Edit in a cell F2
Cut CTRL+X
Copy CTRL+C
Paste CTRL+V
Delete DELETE, DEL


Performing worksheet tasks

New worksheet CTRL+N
Open CTRL+O
Print CTRL+P
Save CTRL+S
Insert columns or rows CTRL++ (use the gray + key)
Insert an @function F3
Hide/Display gridlines F8
Recalculate formulas F9


See also
How do I use the mouse?
How do I use commands?