Top Excel Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity

Want to get more done in less time with Excel? Keyboard shortcuts are your best friend. Here's a list of essential Excel shortcuts every user should know to navigate faster, format smarter, and calculate quicker.

🖱️ Navigation Shortcuts

• Ctrl + Arrow Keys: Move to the edge of data regions
• Ctrl + Home: Go to cell A1
• Ctrl + End: Go to the last used cell

📝 Editing Shortcuts

• F2: Edit active cell
• Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V: Copy / Paste
• Ctrl + Z / Ctrl + Y: Undo / Redo
• Ctrl + X: Cut
• Ctrl + D: Fill down
• Ctrl + R: Fill right

📊 Formatting Shortcuts

• Ctrl + B: Bold
• Ctrl + I: Italic
• Ctrl + U: Underline
• Alt + E, S, V: Paste special

🔍 Data and Formula Shortcuts

• Alt + =: AutoSum
• Ctrl + ` (grave accent): Show formulas
• Shift + F9: Calculate active worksheet

🎯 Bonus Tip

Practice using just 5 new shortcuts each week and you'll build speed naturally over time.

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