Switch Workbooks
Windows
Ctrl+Tab
Switches between open Excel workbooks.
Excel Switch Workbooks Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Switches between open Excel workbooks. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Tab
- Mac
- Cmd+`
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to switch workbooks in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to switch workbooks.
- Press Ctrl + Tab on Windows or Cmd + ` on Mac.
Excel Switch Workbooks Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Tab.
Excel Switch Workbooks Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + `.
Excel Switch Workbooks Shortcut for Excel Web
We haven't confirmed a Excel Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Excel switch workbooks shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Tab. On a Mac, press Cmd + `.
Is there a Mac shortcut to switch workbooks in Excel?
Yes: Cmd + `.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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