Freeze Top Row
Keeps the first row visible while scrolling.
Spreadsheet shortcuts for rows, cells, formulas and views. Every shortcut below links to its own page with Windows, Mac and Web keys.
Keeps the first row visible while scrolling.
Inserts a new row above the selected row.
Locks rows above and columns left of the selected cell.
Pastes only the values, without formulas or formatting.
Deletes the selected row.
Adds a SUM formula for the cells above.
Starts a new line inside the same cell.
Opens the Paste Special box.
Makes the cell text bold.
Crosses out the text in selected cells.
Opens the fill colour menu for the selected cells.
Merges the selected cells and centers the text.
Copies formatting from one cell to another.
Wraps long text onto several lines in the cell.
Opens the Format Cells box.
Clears the contents of the selected cells.
Turns the selected range into a table.
Creates a chart from the selected data.
Turns filter arrows on or off for the table.
Deletes repeated rows from the selected range.
Adds a comment to the cell.
Inserts a new row above the selected row.
Deletes the selected row.
Inserts a new column to the left.
Deletes the selected column.
Selects the whole row of the active cell.
Selects the whole column of the active cell.
Hides the selected rows.
Hides the selected columns.
Groups the selected rows or columns.
Ungroups the selected rows or columns.
Adds a SUM formula for the cells above.
Totals the numbers above the active cell.
Toggles $ signs to make a reference absolute.
Shows formulas instead of results.
Puts the active cell into edit mode.
Copies the cell above into the selected cells.
Copies the cell on the left into the selected cells.
Continues a series down using Flash Fill.
Types today's date into the cell.
Types the current time into the cell.
Starts a new line inside the same cell.
Selects the whole sheet or current region.
Cuts the selected cells.
Copies the selected cells.
Pastes copied cells.
Pastes only the values, without formulas or formatting.
Opens the Paste Special box.
Reverses your last action.
Repeats the action you undid.
Saves the workbook.
Saves a copy with a new name or location.
Only shortcuts with confirmed Mac keys are listed.
| Task | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Row | Cmd+Shift++ |
| Delete Row | Cmd+- |
| AutoSum | Cmd+Shift+T |
| New Line in Cell | Option+Enter |
| Paste Special | Cmd+Ctrl+V |
| Undo | Cmd+Z |
| Next Worksheet | Option+→ |
| Insert Column | Cmd+Shift++ |
| Toggle Filters | Cmd+Shift+F |
| Lock Cell Reference | Cmd+T |
| Delete Column | Cmd+- |
| Sum Column | Cmd+Shift+T |
| Copy | Cmd+C |
| Paste | Cmd+V |
| Save | Cmd+S |
| Save As | Cmd+Shift+S |
| Format Cells | Cmd+1 |
| Find and Replace | Ctrl+H |
| Strikethrough | Cmd+Shift+X |
| Insert Sheet | Shift+F11 |
| Cut | Cmd+X |
| Redo | Cmd+Y |
| Previous Worksheet | Option+← |
| Switch Workbooks | Cmd+` |
| Show Formulas | Ctrl+` |
| Hide Row | Ctrl+9 |
| Hide Column | Ctrl+0 |
| Create Table | Cmd+T |
| Find | Cmd+F |
| Select Entire Row | Shift+Space |
| Select Entire Column | Ctrl+Space |
| Edit Cell | Ctrl+U |
| Fill Down | Cmd+D |
| Insert Current Date | Ctrl+; |
| Fill Right | Cmd+R |
| Group Rows or Columns | Cmd+Shift+K |
| Ungroup Rows or Columns | Cmd+Shift+J |
| Insert Current Time | Cmd+; |
| Clear Contents | Delete |
| Select All | Cmd+A |
| Go to Last Cell | Cmd+Fn+→ |
| Jump to Edge of Data | Cmd+↓ |
| Bold | Cmd+B |
| Insert Comment | Cmd+Shift+F2 |
The most used Excel shortcuts are Freeze Top Row (Alt → W → F → R), Insert Row (Ctrl + Shift + +), Freeze Panes (Alt → W → F → F), Paste Values (Ctrl + Shift + V), Delete Row (Ctrl + -).
Many do, usually with Cmd in place of Ctrl. We list Mac keys for 44 of the 57 Excel shortcuts on this page; the rest are marked where a Mac version isn't confirmed.
Each shortcut page shows the menu route instead, so you can still get it done quickly.