Category Excel Shortcuts

Description and further info about Excel Keyboard shortcuts for windows and mac.

Select current array

Excel Shortcuts Select current array Highlights the entire array of formulas (including any array constraints) that the active cell is part of, which is handy for editing array formulas. Shortcut Windows Mac Select current array Ctrl/ Ctrl/ Relevant Excel Shortcuts…

Select current region

Excel Shortcuts Select current region Highlights the contiguous data region around the active cell (like pressing Ctrl+A once), ignoring blank rows or columns. Shortcut Windows Mac Select current region CtrlA CmdA Relevant Excel Shortcuts Discover related Excel keyboard shortcuts in…

Select current region or entire sheet

Excel Shortcuts Select current region or entire sheet Highlights all cells in the current data region (Ctrl+A once), and if repeated, selects the entire sheet, giving you fast coverage of relevant data. Shortcut Windows Mac Select current region or entire…

Move active cell clockwise in selection

Excel Shortcuts Move active cell clockwise in selection Shifts the active cell in a clockwise pattern (down, right, up, left) through the cells of a highlighted region. Shortcut Windows Mac Move active cell clockwise in selection Ctrl. Ctrl. Relevant Excel…

Move active cell left in selection

Excel Shortcuts Move active cell left in selection Moves the active cell one column left within a highlighted range, helping you navigate horizontally for data input or edits. Shortcut Windows Mac Move active cell left in selection ShiftTab ShiftTab Relevant…

Move active cell right in selection

Excel Shortcuts Move active cell right in selection Shifts the active cell to the next column on the right within a selected block, often used for data entry across columns.   Shortcut Windows Mac Move active cell right in selection…

Move active cell up in selection

Excel Shortcuts Move active cell up in selection Moves the active cell to the previous row up within a highlighted range, letting you traverse cells vertically. Shortcut Windows Mac Move active cell up in selection ShiftEnter ShiftReturn Relevant Excel Shortcuts…

Move active cell down in selection

Excel Shortcuts Move active cell down in selection Jumps the active cell to the next row down within the current multi-cell selection, streamlining data entry in a vertical direction. Shortcut Windows Mac Move active cell down in selection Enter Return…

Show active cell on worksheet

Excel Shortcuts Show active cell on worksheet Centers the active cell in the visible area of the worksheet, ensuring it’s easy to see even if you’ve scrolled away. Shortcut Windows Mac Show active cell on worksheet CtrlBackspace CtrlDelete Relevant Excel…

Select active cell only

Excel Shortcuts Select active cell only Narrows your selection down to the active cell, clearing any multi-cell highlight so you focus on just one cell. Shortcut Windows Mac Select active cell only ShiftBackspace ShiftDelete Relevant Excel Shortcuts Discover related Excel…