Excel Keyboard Shortcuts

Excel keyboard shortcuts let you work without constantly reaching for the mouse. Below are the ones that make the biggest real difference day to day, for both Windows and Mac, organised by what you’re actually trying to do.

Task

What it does

Windows

Mac

Selection

Select entire column

Ctrl+Space

Ctrl+Space

Tables

Toggle filters

Ctrl+Shift+L

Ctrl+Shift+F

Formatting

Format cells dialog

Ctrl+1

Cmd+1

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