Computer Short Cuts

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