Part 3- Excel shortcuts you must know

Now try out these powerful combinations

For Navigation & Selection:

1. Ctrl+Shift+Arrow: these keys to quickly select a set of cells.
2. Ctrl+Shift+*: Selects the entire worksheet.
3. F5: Open the Go To dialog box for precise cell navigation.
4. Ctrl+G: A shortcut for the Go To dialog box.

For Editing and Formatting:

1. Ctrl+Shift+!: Toggle between number formats (number, currency, date, etc.).
2. Ctrl+Shift+~: Convert numbers to text.
3. Ctrl+Shift+@: it is used for Converting text to numbers.
4. Ctrl+Shift+#: this Applies the date format.
5. Ctrl+Shift+$: this one Applies the currency format.
6. Ctrl+Shift+%: and this one applies the percentage format.
7. Ctrl+1: and the most used shortcut Open the Format Cells dialog box for extensive formatting options.

For Formulas and Functions:

1. Ctrl+Shift+A: it Auto Sum the selected range of cells.
2. Ctrl+Shift+D: it used to Fill down the formula or formatting.
3. Ctrl+Shift+R: used for Fill right the formula or formatting.
4. F2: this key used to edit the active cell.
5. Ctrl+Enter: is used to Enter a formula into multiple cells simultaneously.
6. Ctrl+; used to Insert the current date.
7. Ctrl+Shift+; used to Insert the current time.

For Data Analysis and visualization:

1. Alt+D, P: it is used for creating a PivotTable.
2. Alt+N+V : by this shortcuts PivotCharts are inserted
3. Alt+D, S: this shortcut used to sort the selected data from the range of cells.
4. Alt+D, F: is used for filter the selected data from selected range of cells.
5. Alt+D, C: is used to create a chart from the selected data or cells.

Keep in mind:

• Practice consistently: The more you use these shortcuts, the more natural they will feel, more you ladder up on your career.
• Customize Your Keyboard: Excel allows you to set up custom keyboard shortcuts for specific tasks.
• Explore the Ribbon: Pay attention to the shortcut keys that appear next to each command.
• Utilize Online Resources: Numerous websites and tutorials provide comprehensive lists of Excel keyboard shortcuts.

By incorporating these advanced shortcuts into your workflow, you can significantly reduce time spent on repetitive tasks while increasing your overall Excel productivity.

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