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XL Shortcut Keys 1

This document provides keyboard shortcuts for navigating and interacting with Excel worksheets, workbooks, menus, dialog boxes, and other Excel features. It includes shortcuts for moving within cells, selecting ranges, entering and editing data, formatting cells, filtering data, outlining data, using PivotTables and charts, printing and previewing documents, and more. The document is a comprehensive reference for keyboard-driven Excel tasks.

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XL Shortcut Keys 1

This document provides keyboard shortcuts for navigating and interacting with Excel worksheets, workbooks, menus, dialog boxes, and other Excel features. It includes shortcuts for moving within cells, selecting ranges, entering and editing data, formatting cells, filtering data, outlining data, using PivotTables and charts, printing and previewing documents, and more. The document is a comprehensive reference for keyboard-driven Excel tasks.

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Keys for moving and scrolling in a worksheet or workbook

Press
Arrow keys
CTRL+arrow key
HOME
CTRL+HOME
CTRL+END

PAGE DOWN
PAGE UP
ALT+PAGE DOWN
ALT+PAGE UP
CTRL+PAGE DOWN
CTRL+PAGE UP
CTRL+F6 or CTRL+TAB
CTRL+SHIFT+F6 or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
F6
SHIFT+F6
CTRL+BACKSPACE
F5
SHIFT+F5
SHIFT+F4
TAB

Keys for moving in a worksheet with End mode on


Press
END
END, arrow key
END, HOME

END, ENTER

Keys for moving in a worksheet with SCROLL LOCK on


Press
SCROLL LOCK
HOME
END
UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW

Tip When you use scrolling keys (such as PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN) with SCROLL LOCK turned off, your selection move

Keys for previewing and printing a document


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

Press
CTRL+P or CTRL+SHIFT+F12

Work in print preview


Press
Arrow keys
PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN
CTRL+UP ARROW or CTRL+LEFT ARROW
CTRL+DOWN ARROW or CTRL+RIGHT ARROW

Keys for working with worksheets, charts, and macr


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

Press
SHIFT+F11 or ALT+SHIFT+F1
F11 or ALT+F1
ALT+F8
ALT+F11
CTRL+F11
CTRL+PAGE DOWN
CTRL+PAGE UP
SHIFT+CTRL+PAGE DOWN
SHIFT+CTRL+PAGE UP

Keys for entering data


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

This topic lists:

Keys for entering data on a worksheet


Press
ENTER
ALT+ENTER
CTRL+ENTER
SHIFT+ENTER
TAB
SHIFT+TAB
ESC
BACKSPACE

DELETE

CTRL+DELETE
Arrow keys
HOME
F4 or CTRL+Y
SHIFT+F2
CTRL+SHIFT+F3
CTRL+D
CTRL+R
CTRL+F3

Keys for working in cells or the formula bar


Press
BACKSPACE

ENTER
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
ESC
CTRL+A
CTRL+SHIFT+A

CTRL+K
ENTER (in a cell with a hyperlink)
F2
F3
SHIFT+F3
F9
CTRL+ALT+F9
SHIFT+F9
= (equal sign)
ALT+= (equal sign)
CTRL+; (semicolon)
CTRL+SHIFT+: (colon)
CTRL+SHIFT+" (quotation mark)

CTRL+` (single left quotation mark)


CTRL+' (apostrophe)
ALT+DOWN ARROW

Keys for formatting data


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

Press
ALT+' (apostrophe)
CTRL+1
CTRL+SHIFT+~
CTRL+SHIFT+$

CTRL+SHIFT+%
CTRL+SHIFT+^
CTRL+SHIFT+#
CTRL+SHIFT+@

CTRL+SHIFT+!

CTRL+SHIFT+&
CTRL+SHIFT+_
CTRL+B
CTRL+I
CTRL+U
CTRL+5
CTRL+9
CTRL+SHIFT+( (opening parenthesis)
CTRL+0 (zero)
CTRL+SHIFT+) (closing parenthesis)

Keys for editing data


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

This topic lists:

Keys for editing data


Press
F2
ESC
BACKSPACE

F3
ENTER
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
CTRL+A
CTRL+SHIFT+A

F7

Keys for inserting, deleting, and copying a selection


Press
CTRL+C
CTRL+X
CTRL+V
DELETE
CTRL+HYPHEN
CTRL+Z
CTRL+SHIFT+PLUS SIGN

Keys for moving within a selection


Press
ENTER

SHIFT+ENTER

TAB

SHIFT+TAB

CTRL+PERIOD
CTRL+ALT+RIGHT ARROW
CTRL+ALT+LEFT ARROW

Keys for selecting data and cells


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

This topic lists:

Keys for selecting cells, columns, or rows


Press
CTRL+SHIFT+* (asterisk)
SHIFT+arrow key
CTRL+SHIFT+arrow key

SHIFT+HOME
CTRL+SHIFT+HOME
CTRL+SHIFT+END

CTRL+SPACEBAR
SHIFT+SPACEBAR
CTRL+A
SHIFT+BACKSPACE
SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
SHIFT+PAGE UP
CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR
CTRL+6

CTRL+7
F8
SHIFT+F8

SCROLL LOCK, SHIFT+HOME


SCROLL LOCK, SHIFT+END

Tip When you use the scrolling keys (such as PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN) with SCROLL LOCK turned off, your selection m

Keys for extending the selection with End mode on


Press
END
END, SHIFT+arrow key

END, SHIFT+HOME

END, SHIFT+ENTER

Keys for selecting cells that have special characteristics


Press
CTRL+SHIFT+* (asterisk)

CTRL+/
CTRL+SHIFT+O (the letter O)
CTRL+\
CTRL+SHIFT+|

CTRL+[ (opening bracket)


CTRL+SHIFT+{ (opening brace)

CTRL+] (closing bracket)


CTRL+SHIFT+} (closing brace)

ALT+; (semicolon)

Keys for selecting charts and chart items


Keys for selecting a chart sheet
Press
CTRL+PAGE DOWN

CTRL+PAGE UP

Keys for selecting an embedded chart


Note The Drawing toolbar must already be displayed.

1. Press F10 to make the menu bar active.

2. Press CTRL+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB to select the

3. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to select the Select Objects


Graphics 7

button on the Drawing toolbar.

4. Press CTRL+ENTER to select the first object.

5. Press the TAB key to cycle forward (or SHIFT+TAB to cycle backward) through the objects until sizing handles appear on

6. Press CTRL+ENTER to make the chart active.

Keys for selecting chart items


Press
DOWN ARROW
UP ARROW
RIGHT ARROW
LEFT ARROW

Keys to use with databases and lists


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

This topic lists:

Keys for working with a data form


Press
ALT+key, where key is the underlined letter in the
field or command name
DOWN ARROW
UP ARROW
TAB
SHIFT+TAB
ENTER
SHIFT+ENTER
PAGE DOWN
CTRL+PAGE DOWN
PAGE UP
CTRL+PAGE UP
HOME or END
SHIFT+END
SHIFT+HOME
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW

Keys for using AutoFilter


Press
Arrow keys to select the cell that contains the
column label, and then press ALT+DOWN ARROW

DOWN ARROW
UP ARROW
ALT+UP ARROW
HOME
END
ENTER

Keys for outlining data


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

Press
ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
CTRL+8
CTRL+9
CTRL+SHIFT+( (opening parenthesis)
CTRL+0 (zero)
CTRL+SHIFT+) (closing parenthesis)

Keys to use with PivotTable and PivotChart report


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

This topic lists:

Keys for the PivotTable and PivotChart Wizard


Press
UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
ALT+C
ALT+D
ALT+L
ALT+P
ALT+R

Keys for page fields in a PivotTable or PivotChart report


Press
CTRL+SHIFT+* (asterisk)
Arrow keys to select the cell that contains the field,
and then ALT+DOWN ARROW
Arrow keys to select the page field in a PivotChart
report, and then ALT+DOWN ARROW
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
HOME
END
ENTER
SPACEBAR

Keys for laying out a PivotTable or PivotChart report


1. Press F10 to make the menu bar active.
2. Press CTRL+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB to select the

3. Press the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW key to select the menu to the left or right or, when a submenu is visible, to sw

4. Press ENTER (on a field button) and the DOWN ARROW and UP ARROW keys to select the area you want to move the s

Note To scroll to the top or bottom of the field list, press ENTER on the More Fields
Graphics 13

or
Graphics 14

button.

Keys for grouping and ungrouping PivotTable items


Press
ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW

Keys to use with the OLAP Cube Wizard


Use these keys to complete Step 2 in the OLAP Cube Wizard.

To move a field from the Source fields list to the Dimensions box
1. Press the TAB key to select the Source fields list.

2. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to select the field you want to move.

Because you cannot change the order of a field after you move it, select first the field you want to appear at the top of the

3. Press the TAB key to select the > button, and then press ENTER.

4. To move other fields, repeat steps 1 through 3.

To move a field to a lower or higher level in the Dimensions box


1. Press the TAB key to select the Dimensions box.

2. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to select the field you want to move.

3. Press CTRL+X.

4. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to select where you want to move the field.

5. Press CTRL+V.
Keys for menus and toolbars
Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

Press
F10 or ALT

TAB or SHIFT+TAB (when a toolbar is active)


CTRL+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB (when a toolbar
is active)
ENTER

SHIFT+F10
ALT+SPACEBAR
DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW (with the menu or
submenu displayed)
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW

HOME or END
ESC

CTRL+DOWN ARROW

Tip You can select any menu command on the menu bar or on a visible toolbar with the keyboard. To select the menu bar, pr

Keys for windows, dialog boxes, and edit boxes


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

Keys for windows


In a window, press
ALT+TAB
ALT+SHIFT+TAB
CTRL+ESC
CTRL+W or CTRL+F4
CTRL+F5
F6
SHIFT+F6
CTRL+F6
CTRL+SHIFT+F6
CTRL+F7

CTRL+F8

CTRL+F9
CTRL+F10
PRTSCR
ALT+PRINT SCREEN

Keys for dialog boxes


In a dialog box, press
TAB
SHIFT+TAB
CTRL+TAB or CTRL+PAGE DOWN
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB or CTRL+PAGE UP
Arrow keys

SPACEBAR

Letter key for the first letter in the option name you
want (when a drop-down list box is selected)
ALT+letter, where letter is the key for the
underlined letter in the option name
ALT+DOWN ARROW
ENTER

ESC

Keys for edit boxes in dialog boxes


In an edit box, press
HOME
END
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
CTRL+LEFT ARROW
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
SHIFT+HOME
SHIFT+END

Keys for using the Office Assistant


Press
F1
ALT+number (ALT+1 is the first topic, ALT+2 is the
second, and so on)
ALT+DOWN ARROW
ALT+UP ARROW
ESC

Keys for working with the Open and Save As dialog bo


Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

Press
CTRL+F12 or CTRL+O
ALT+F2 or F12 or CTRL+S
ALT+SHIFT+F2 or SHIFT+F12 Graphics 25

ALT+1 Graphics 26

ALT+2 Graphics 27

ALT+3
Graphics 28

ALT+4 Graphics 29

ALT+5

ALT+6
ALT+7

Keys for sending e-mail messages


To use keys to send e-mail messages, you must configure Microsoft Outlook as your default e-mail program. If Outlook Expres

Note To enlarge the Help window to fill the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its pre

Press
SHIFT+TAB

ALT+S
CTRL+SHIFT+B
ALT+K

ALT+PERIOD
ALT+C
ALT+B
ALT+J
ALT+P

CTRL+SHIFT+G
and scrolling in a worksheet or workbook
To
Move one cell up, down, left, or right
Move to the edge of the current data region
Move to the beginning of the row
Move to the beginning of the worksheet
Move to the last cell on the worksheet, which is the cell at the intersection
of the rightmost used column and the bottom-most used row (in the
lower-right corner), or the cell opposite the home cell, which is typically
A1
Move down one screen
Move up one screen
Move one screen to the right
Move one screen to the left
Move to the next sheet in the workbook
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook
Move to the next workbook or window
Move to the previous workbook or window
Move to the next pane in a workbook that has been split
Move to the previous pane in a workbook that has been split
Scroll to display the active cell
Display the Go To dialog box
Display the Find dialog box
Repeat the last Find action (same as Find Next)
Move between unlocked cells on a protected worksheet

ving in a worksheet with End mode on


To
Turn End mode on or off
Move by one block of data within a row or column
Move to the last cell on the worksheet, which is the cell at the intersection
of the rightmost used column and the bottom-most used row (in the
lower-right corner), or the cell opposite the home cell, which is typically
A1
Move to the last cell to the right in the current row that is not blank;
unavailable if you have selected the Transition navigation keys check
box on the Transition tab (Tools menu, Options command)

worksheet with SCROLL LOCK on


To
Turn SCROLL LOCK on or off
Move to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window
Move to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window
Scroll one row up or down
Scroll one column left or right

as PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN) with SCROLL LOCK turned off, your selection moves the distance you scroll. If you want to preserve you

iewing and printing a document


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

To
Display the Print dialog box

Work in print preview


To
Move around the page when zoomed in
Move by one page when zoomed out
Move to the first page when zoomed out
Move to the last page when zoomed out

with worksheets, charts, and macros


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

To
Insert a new worksheet
Create a chart that uses the current range
Display the Macro dialog box
Display the Visual Basic Editor
Insert a Microsoft Excel 4.0 macro sheet
Move to the next sheet in the workbook
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook
Select the current and next sheet in the workbook
Select the current and previous sheet in the workbook

eys for entering data


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

or entering data on a worksheet


To
Complete a cell entry and move down in the selection
Start a new line in the same cell
Fill the selected cell range with the current entry
Complete a cell entry and move up in the selection
Complete a cell entry and move to the right in the selection
Complete a cell entry and move to the left in the selection
Cancel a cell entry
Delete the character to the left of the insertion point, or delete the
selection
Delete the character to the right of the insertion point, or delete the
selection
Delete text to the end of the line
Move one character up, down, left, or right
Move to the beginning of the line
Repeat the last action
Edit a cell comment
Create names from row and column labels
Fill down
Fill to the right
Define a name

working in cells or the formula bar


To
Edit the active cell and then clear it, or delete the preceding character in
the active cell as you edit cell contents
Complete a cell entry
Enter a formula as an array formula
Cancel an entry in the cell or formula bar
Display the Formula Palette after you type a function name in a formula
Insert the argument names and parentheses for a function after you type
a function name in a formula
Insert a hyperlink
Activate a hyperlink
Edit the active cell and position the insertion point at the end of the line
Paste a defined name into a formula
Paste a function into a formula
Calculate all sheets in all open workbooks
Calculate all sheets in the active workbook
Calculate the active worksheet
Start a formula
Insert the AutoSum formula
Enter the date
Enter the time
Copy the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the
formula bar
Alternate between displaying cell values and displaying cell formulas
Copy a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the
formula bar
Display the AutoComplete list

ys for formatting data


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

To
Display the Style dialog box
Display the Format Cells dialog box
Apply the General number format
Apply the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers
appear in parentheses)
Apply the Percentage format with no decimal places
Apply the Exponential number format with two decimal places
Apply the Date format with the day, month, and year
Apply the Time format with the hour and minute, and indicate A.M. or
P.M.
Apply the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator,
and minus sign (–) for negative values
Apply the outline border
Remove outline borders
Apply or remove bold formatting
Apply or remove italic formatting
Apply or remove an underline
Apply or remove strikethrough formatting
Hide rows
Unhide rows
Hide columns
Unhide columns

Keys for editing data


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

Keys for editing data


To
Edit the active cell and put the insertion point at the end of the line
Cancel an entry in the cell or formula bar
Edit the active cell and then clear it, or delete the preceding character in
the active cell as you edit the cell contents
Paste a defined name into a formula
Complete a cell entry
Enter a formula as an array formula
Display the Formula Palette after you type a function name in a formula
Insert the argument names and parentheses for a function, after you type
a function name in a formula
Display the Spelling dialog box

eleting, and copying a selection


To
Copy the selection
Cut the selection
Paste the selection
Clear the contents of the selection
Delete the selection
Undo the last action
Insert blank cells

for moving within a selection


To
Move from top to bottom within the selection (down), or move in the
direction that is selected on the Edit tab (Tools menu, Options
command)
Move from bottom to top within the selection (up), or move opposite to
the direction that is selected on the Edit tab (Tools menu, Options
command)
Move from left to right within the selection, or move down one cell if only
one column is selected
Move from right to left within the selection, or move up one cell if only one
column is selected
Move clockwise to the next corner of the selection
Move to the right between nonadjacent selections
Move to the left between nonadjacent selections

ng data and cells


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

selecting cells, columns, or rows


To
Select the current region around the active cell (the current region is a
data area enclosed by blank rows and blank columns)
Extend the selection by one cell
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row
as the active cell
Extend the selection to the beginning of the row
Extend the selection to the beginning of the worksheet
Extend the selection to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right
corner)
Select the entire column
Select the entire row
Select the entire worksheet
Select only the active cell when multiple cells are selected
Extend the selection down one screen
Extend the selection up one screen
With an object selected, select all objects on a sheet
Alternate between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying
placeholders for objects
Show or hide the Standard toolbar
Turn on extending a selection by using the arrow keys
Add another range of cells to the selection; or use the arrow keys to
move to the start of the range you want to add, and then press F8 and
the arrow keys to select the next range
Extend the selection to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window
Extend the selection to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window

uch as PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN) with SCROLL LOCK turned off, your selection moves the distance you scroll. If you want to keep the

he selection with End mode on


To
Turn End mode on or off
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row
as the active cell
Extend the selection to the last cell used on the worksheet (lower-right
corner)
Extend the selection to the last cell in the current row. This keystroke is
unavailable if you selected the Transition navigation keys check box on
the Transition tab (Tools menu, Options command).

ng cells that have special characteristics


To
Select the current region around the active cell (the current region is a
data area enclosed by blank rows and blank columns)
Select the current array, which is the array that the active cell belongs to
Select all cells with comments
Select cells in a row that don't match the value in the active cell in that
row. You must select the row starting with the active cell.
Select cells in a column that don't match the value in the active cell in that
column. You must select the column starting with the active cell.
Select only cells that are directly referred to by formulas in the selection
Select all cells that are directly or indirectly referred to by formulas in the
selection
Select only cells with formulas that refer directly to the active cell
Select all cells with formulas that refer directly or indirectly to the active
cell
Select only visible cells in the current selection

lecting charts and chart items


s for selecting a chart sheet
To
Select the next sheet in the workbook, until the chart sheet you want is
selected
Select the previous sheet in the workbook, until the chart sheet you want
is selected

or selecting an embedded chart


dy be displayed.

+TAB to select the Drawing toolbar.

elect the Select Objects

(or SHIFT+TAB to cycle backward) through the objects until sizing handles appear on the embedded chart you want to select.

ys for selecting chart items


To
Select the previous group of items
Select the next group of items
Select the next item within the group
Select the previous item within the group

use with databases and lists


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

s for working with a data form


To
Select a field or a command button

Move to the same field in the next record


Move to the same field in the previous record
Move to the next field you can edit in the record
Move to the previous field you can edit in the record
Move to the first field in the next record
Move to the first field in the previous record
Move to the same field 10 records forward
Move to a new record
Move to the same field 10 records back
Move to the first record
Move to the beginning or end of a field
Extend a selection to the end of a field
Extend a selection to the beginning of a field
Move one character left or right within a field
Select the character to the left
Select the character to the right

Keys for using AutoFilter


To
Display the AutoFilter list for the current column

Select the next item in the AutoFilter list


Select the previous item in the AutoFilter list
Close the AutoFilter list for the current column
Select the first item (All) in the AutoFilter list
Select the last item in the AutoFilter list
Filter the list by using the selected item in the AutoFilter list

eys for outlining data


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

To
Group rows or columns
Ungroup rows or columns
Display or hide outline symbols
Hide selected rows
Unhide selected rows
Hide selected columns
Unhide selected columns

PivotTable and PivotChart reports


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

e PivotTable and PivotChart Wizard


To
Select the previous or next field button in the list
Select the field button to the left or right in a multicolumn field button list
Move the selected field into the Column area
Move the selected field into the Data area
Display the PivotTable Field dialog box
Move the selected field into the Page area
Move the selected field into the Row area

elds in a PivotTable or PivotChart report


To
Select the entire PivotTable report
Display the list for the current field in a PivotTable report

Display the list for the current page field in a PivotChart report

Select the previous item in the list


Select the next item in the list
Select the first visible item in the list
Select the last visible item in the list
Display the selected item
Select or clear a check box in the list

g out a PivotTable or PivotChart report


+TAB to select the PivotTable toolbar.

ARROW key to select the menu to the left or right or, when a submenu is visible, to switch between the main menu and submenu.

d the DOWN ARROW and UP ARROW keys to select the area you want to move the selected field to.

he field list, press ENTER on the More Fields

ping and ungrouping PivotTable items


To
Group selected PivotTable items
Ungroup selected PivotTable items

e with the OLAP Cube Wizard


e OLAP Cube Wizard.

m the Source fields list to the Dimensions box


urce fields list.

RROW key to select the field you want to move.

r of a field after you move it, select first the field you want to appear at the top of the Dimensions box.

button, and then press ENTER.

lower or higher level in the Dimensions box


mensions box.

RROW key to select the field you want to move.

RROW key to select where you want to move the field.


for menus and toolbars
the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

To
Make the menu bar active, or close a visible menu and submenu at the
same time
Select the next or previous button or menu on the toolbar
Select the next or previous toolbar

Open the selected menu, or perform the action assigned to the selected
button
Show a shortcut menu
Show the program icon menu (on the program title bar)
Select the next or previous command on the menu or submenu

Select the menu to the left or right or, with a submenu visible, switch
between the main menu and the submenu
Select the first or last command on the menu or submenu
Close the visible menu or, with a submenu visible, close the submenu
only
Display the full set of commands on a menu

d on the menu bar or on a visible toolbar with the keyboard. To select the menu bar, press ALT. (Then to select a toolbar, press CTRL+TAB

ws, dialog boxes, and edit boxes


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

To
Switch to the next program
Switch to the previous program
Show the Windows Start menu
Close the active workbook window
Restore the active workbook window size
Move to the next pane in a workbook that has been split
Move to the previous pane in a workbook that has been split
Switch to the next workbook window
Switch to the previous workbook window
Carry out the Move command (workbook icon menu, menu bar), or use
the arrow keys to move the window
Carry out the Size command (workbook icon menu, menu bar), or use
the arrow keys to size the window
Minimize the workbook window to an icon
Maximize or restore the workbook window
Copy the image of the screen to the Clipboard
Copy the image of the active window to the Clipboard

Keys for dialog boxes


To
Move to the next option or option group
Move to the previous option or option group
Switch to the next tab in a dialog box
Switch to the previous tab in a dialog box
Move between options in the active drop-down list box or between some
options in a group of options
Perform the action assigned to the active button (the button with the
dotted outline), or select or clear the active check box
Move to an option in a drop-down list box

Select an option, or select or clear a check box

Open the selected drop-down list box


Perform the action assigned to the default command button in the dialog
box (the button with the bold outline — often the OK button)
Cancel the command and close the dialog box

for edit boxes in dialog boxes


To
Move to the beginning of the entry
Move to the end of the entry
Move one character to the left or right
Move one word to the left
Move one word to the right
Select or unselect one character to the left
Select or unselect one character to the right
Select or unselect one word to the left
Select or unselect one word to the right
Select from the insertion point to the beginning of the entry
Select from the insertion point to the end of the entry

using the Office Assistant


To
Get Help. Displays the Assistant balloon if the Assistant is turned on.
Select a Help topic from the list the Assistant displays

See more Help topics


See previous Help topics
Close an Assistant message or a tip

th the Open and Save As dialog boxes


the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

To
Display the Open dialog box
Save the active workbook
Display the Save as dialog box
Graphics 25

Go to the previous folder ()


Graphics 26

Open the folder up one level from the open folder (Up One Level button )
Graphics 27

Close the dialog box, and open your World Wide Web search page
(Search the Web button )
Graphics 28

Delete the selected folder or file (Delete button )


Graphics 29

Create a new subfolder in the open folder ( Create New Folder button )

Switch between List, Details, Properties, and Preview views


Show the Tools menu (Tools button)

r sending e-mail messages


you must configure Microsoft Outlook as your default e-mail program. If Outlook Express is your default e-mail program, you cannot use mos

the screen, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press X. To restore the window to its previous size and location, press ALT+SPACEBAR and

To
Move to the e-mail message header. Cell A1 must be the active cell when
you press these keys.
Send the active spreadsheet as an e-mail message
Open the Address Book
Check the names in the To, Cc, and Bcc boxes against the Address
Book
Open the Address Book in the To box
Open the Address Book in the Cc box
Open the Address Book in the Bcc box
Go to the Subject box
Open the Outlook Message Options dialog box (View menu, Options
command in a message)
Create a message flag
oll. If you want to preserve your selection while you scroll through the worksheet, turn on SCROLL LOCK first.

on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.

on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.

on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.
on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.

on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.
on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.
scroll. If you want to keep the same selection as you scroll, turn on SCROLL LOCK first.
ou want to select.
on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.

on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.
on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.
n menu and submenu.
on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.

ect a toolbar, press CTRL+TAB repeatedly until you select the toolbar you want.) Press the underlined letter in the menu name that contain

on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.
on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.

il program, you cannot use most of these keys to send e-mail messages.

on, press ALT+SPACEBAR and then press R. To print this topic, press ALT+O and then press P.
he menu name that contains the command you want. In the menu that appears, press the underlined letter in the command name that you
e command name that you want.
Print and preview a document by using shortcut keys
To
Display the Print command (File menu)

Work in print preview


To
Move around the page when zoomed in
Move by one page when zoomed out
Move to the first page when zoomed out
Move to the last page when zoomed out

Outline data by using shortcut keys


To
Ungroup rows or columns
Group rows or columns
Display or hide outline symbols
Hide selected rows
Unhide selected rows
Hide selected columns
Unhide selected columns

Keys for menus


To
Show a shortcut menu
Make the menu bar active
Show the program icon menu (on the program title bar)

Select the next or previous command on the menu or submenu


Select the menu to the left or right, or, with a submenu visible, switch
between the main menu and the submenu
Select the first or last command on the menu or submenu
Close the visible menu and submenu at the same time
Close the visible menu, or, with a submenu visible, close the submenu
only

Tip You can select any menu command on the menu bar or on a visible
toolbar with the keyboard. Press ALT to select the menu bar. (To then
select a toolbar, press CTRL+TAB; repeat until the toolbar you want is
selected.) Press the letter that is underlined in the menu name that
contains the command you want. In the menu that appears, press the
letter underlined in the command name that you want.
Keys for toolbars
On a toolbar, to
Make the menu bar active
Select the next or previous toolbar
Select the next or previous button or menu on the toolbar
Open the selected menu
Perform the action assigned to the selected button
Enter text in the selected text box

Select an option from a drop-down list box or from a drop-down menu


on a button

Keys for using the Office Assistant


To
Make the Office Assistant the active balloon

Select a Help topic from the topics displayed by the Office Assistant
See more help topics
See previous help topics
Close an Office Assistant message
Get Help from the Office Assistant
Display the next tip
Display the previous tip
Close tips

Show or hide the Office Assistant in a wizard


ment by using shortcut keys
Press
CTRL+P

Press
Arrow keys
PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN
CTRL+UP ARROW or CTRL+LEFT ARROW
CTRL+DOWN ARROW or CTRL+RIGHT ARROW

sing shortcut keys


Press
ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
CTRL+8
CTRL+9
CTRL+SHIFT+(
CTRL+0 (ZERO)
CTRL+SHIFT+)

r menus
Press
SHIFT+F10
F10 or ALT
ALT+SPACEBAR
DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW (with the menu or
submenu displayed)

LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW


HOME or END
ALT

ESC
toolbars
Press
F10 or ALT
CTRL+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
TAB or SHIFT+TAB (when a toolbar is active)
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
Arrow keys to move through options in the list or
menu; ENTER to select the option you want (when
a drop-down list box is selected)

e Office Assistant
Press
ALT+F6; repeat until the balloon is active
ALT+topic number (where 1 is the first topic, 2 is
the second, and so on)
ALT+DOWN ARROW
ALT+UP ARROW
ESC
F1
ALT+N
ALT+B
ESC
TAB to select the Office Assistant button;
SPACEBAR to show or hide the Assistant
Function keys in Microsoft Excel

Function Key SHIFT CTRL


Display Help or the
F1 What's This?
Office Assistant

F2 Edit the active cell Edit a cell comment

Paste a name into a Paste a function into a


F3 Define a name
formula formula
Repeat the last Find (Find
F4 Repeat the last action Close the window
Next)

F5 Go To Display the Find dialog box Restore the window size

Move to the next workbook


F6 Move to the next pane Move to the previous pane
window

F7 Spelling command Move the window

F8 Extend a selection Add to the selection Resize the window

Calculate all sheets in Calculate the active


F9 Minimize the workbook
all open workbooks worksheet
Make the menu bar Display a shortcut menu Maximize or restore the
F10
active (right click) workbook window
Insert a Microsoft Excel 4.0
F11 Create a chart Insert a new worksheet
macro sheet

F12 Save As command Save command Open command


ALT CTRL+SHIFT ALT+SHIFT
Insert a new
Insert a chart sheet
worksheet

Save As command Save command

Create names by using


row and column labels

Exit

Move to the previous


workbook window

Display the Macro


dialog box

Display Visual Basic


Editor

Print command
Enter data by using shortcut keys
To
Complete a cell entry
Cancel a cell entry
Repeat the last action
Start a new line in the same cell
Delete the character to the left of the insertion point, or delete the selection
Delete the character to the right of the insertion point, or delete the selection
Delete text to the end of the line
Move one character up, down, left, or right
Move to the beginning of the line
Edit a cell comment
Create names from row and column labels
Fill down
Fill to the right
Fill the selected cell range with the current entry
Complete a cell entry and move down in the selection
Complete a cell entry and move up in the selection
Complete a cell entry and move to the right in the selection
Complete a cell entry and move to the left in the selection

Work in cells or the formula bar by using shortcut keys


To
Start a formula
Cancel an entry in the cell or formula bar
Edit the active cell
Edit the active cell and then clear it, or delete the preceding character in the active cell
as you edit the cell contents
Paste a name into a formula
Define a name
Calculate all sheets in all open workbooks
Calculate the active worksheet
Insert the AutoSum formula
Enter the date
Enter the time
Insert a hyperlink
Complete a cell entry
Copy the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the formula bar
Alternate between displaying cell values and displaying cell formulas
Copy a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the formula bar
Enter a formula as an array formula
Display the Formula Palette after you type a valid function name in a formula
Insert the argument names and parentheses for a function, after you type a valid
function name in a formula
Display the AutoComplete list
Press
ENTER
ESC
F4 or CTRL+Y
ALT+ENTER
BACKSPACE
DELETE
CTRL+DELETE
Arrow keys
HOME
SHIFT+F2
CTRL+SHIFT+F3
CTRL+D
CTRL+R
CTRL+ENTER
ENTER
SHIFT+ENTER
TAB
SHIFT+TAB

Press
= (EQUAL SIGN)
ESC
F2

BACKSPACE

F3
CTRL+F3
F9
SHIFT+F9
ALT+= (EQUAL SIGN)
CTRL+; (SEMICOLON)
CTRL+SHIFT+: (COLON)
CTRL+K
ENTER
CTRL+SHIFT+" (QUOTATION MARK)
CTRL+` (SINGLE LEFT QUOTATION MARK)
CTRL+' (APOSTROPHE)
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
CTRL+A
CTRL+SHIFT+A
ALT+DOWN ARROW
Format data by using shortcut keys
To
Display the Style command (Format menu)
Display the Cells command (Format menu)
Apply the General number format
Apply the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers appear in parentheses)
Apply the Percentage format with no decimal places
Apply the Exponential number format with two decimal places
Apply the Date format with the day, month, and year
Apply the Time format with the hour and minute, and indicate A.M. or P.M.
Apply the Number format with two decimal places, 1000 separator, and – for negative values
Apply the outline border
Remove all borders
Apply or remove bold formatting
Apply or remove italic formatting
Apply or remove an underline
Apply or remove strikethrough formatting
Hide rows
Unhide rows
Hide columns
Unhide columns

Edit data by using shortcut keys


To

Edit the active cell


Cancel an entry in the cell or formula bar
Edit the active cell and then clear it, or delete the preceding character in the active cell as you edit
the cell contents
Paste a name into a formula
Complete a cell entry
Enter a formula as an array formula
Display the Formula Palette after you type a valid function name in a formula
Insert the argument names and parentheses for a function, after you type a valid function name in
a formula

Insert, delete, and copy a selection by using shortcut keys


To
Copy the selection
Paste the selection
Cut the selection
Clear the contents of the selection
Insert blank cells
Delete the selection
Undo the last action
Move within a selection by using shortcut keys
To
Move from top to bottom within the selection (down), or in the direction that is selected on the Edit
tab (Tools menu, Options command)
Move from bottom to top within the selection (up), or opposite to the direction that is selected on
the Edit tab (Tools menu, Options command)

Move from left to right within the selection, or move down one cell if only one column is selected

Move from right to left within the selection, or move up one cell if only one column is selected
Move clockwise to the next corner of the selection
Move to the right between nonadjacent selections
Move to the left between nonadjacent selections
Press
ALT+' (APOSTROPHE)
CTRL+1
CTRL+SHIFT+~
CTRL+SHIFT+$
CTRL+SHIFT+%
CTRL+SHIFT+^
CTRL+SHIFT+#
CTRL+SHIFT+@
CTRL+SHIFT+!
CTRL+SHIFT+&
CTRL+SHIFT+_
CTRL+B
CTRL+I
CTRL+U
CTRL+5
CTRL+9
CTRL+SHIFT+(
CTRL+0 (ZERO)
CTRL+SHIFT+)

Press

F2
ESC

BACKSPACE
F3
ENTER
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
CTRL+A

CTRL+SHIFT+A

Press
CTRL+C
CTRL+V
CTRL+X
DELETE
CTRL+SHIFT+PLUS SIGN
CTRL+ –
CTRL+Z
Press

ENTER

SHIFT+ENTER

TAB

SHIFT+TAB
CTRL+PERIOD
CTRL+ALT+RIGHT ARROW
CTRL+ALT+LEFT ARROW
Select data, cells, chart items, or objects by using shortcut keys

Select cells, columns, rows, or objects in worksheets and workbooks by using shortcut k
To
Select the current region around the active cell (the current region is an area enclosed by blank
rows and blank columns)
Extend the selection by one cell
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell
Extend the selection to the beginning of the row
Extend the selection to the beginning of the worksheet
Extend the selection to the last cell used on the worksheet (lower-right corner)
Select the entire column
Select the entire row
Select the entire worksheet
If multiple cells are selected, select only the active cell
Extend the selection down one screen
Extend the selection up one screen
With an object selected, select all objects on a sheet
Alternate between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders for objects
Show or hide the Standard toolbar
In End mode, to
Turn End mode on or off
Extend the selection to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell
Extend the selection to the last cell used on the worksheet (lower-right corner)
Extend the selection to the last cell in the current row; this keystroke is unavailable if you
selected the Transition navigation keys check box on the Transition tab (Tools menu, Options
command)
With SCROLL LOCK on, to
Turn SCROLL LOCK on or off
Scroll the screen up or down one row
Scroll the screen left or right one column
Extend the selection to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window
Extend the selection to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window
Tip When you use the scrolling keys (such as PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN) with SCROLL LOCK
turned off, your selection moves the distance you scroll. If you want to keep the same selection
as you scroll, turn on SCROLL LOCK first.

Select cells with special characteristics by using shortcut keys


To
Select the current region around the active cell (the current region is an area enclosed by blank
rows and blank columns)
Select the current array, which is the array that the active cell belongs to
Select all cells with comments
Select cells whose contents are different from the comparison cell in each row (for each row, the
comparison cell is in the same column as the active cell)
Select cells whose contents are different from the comparison cell in each column (for each
column, the comparison cell is in the same row as the active cell)
Select only cells that are directly referred to by formulas in the selection
Select all cells that are directly or indirectly referred to by formulas in the selection
Select only cells with formulas that refer directly to the active cell
Select all cells with formulas that refer directly or indirectly to the active cell
Select only visible cells in the current selection

Select chart items by using shortcut keys


To
Select the previous group of items
Select the next group of items
Select the next item within the group
Select the previous item within the group
books by using shortcut keys
Press

CTRL+SHIFT+* (ASTERISK)
SHIFT+ arrow key
CTRL+SHIFT+ arrow key
SHIFT+HOME
CTRL+SHIFT+HOME
CTRL+SHIFT+END
CTRL+SPACEBAR
SHIFT+SPACEBAR
CTRL+A
SHIFT+BACKSPACE
SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
SHIFT+PAGE UP
CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR
CTRL+6
CTRL+7
Press
END
END, SHIFT+ arrow key
END, SHIFT+HOME

END, SHIFT+ENTER
Press
SCROLL LOCK
UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
SHIFT+HOME
SHIFT+END

Press

CTRL+SHIFT+* (ASTERISK)
CTRL+/
CTRL+SHIFT+O (the letter O)

CTRL+\

CTRL+SHIFT+|
CTRL+[
CTRL+SHIFT+{
CTRL+]
CTRL+SHIFT+}
ALT+SEMICOLON

Press
DOWN ARROW
UP ARROW
RIGHT ARROW
LEFT ARROW
Move and scroll on a worksheet or workbook by using shortcut keys

To
Move one cell in a given direction
Move to the edge of the current data region
Move between unlocked cells on a protected worksheet
Move to the beginning of the row
Move to the beginning of the worksheet
Move to the last cell on the worksheet, which is the cell at the
intersection of the right-most used column and the bottom-most
used row (in the lower-right corner); cell opposite the Home cell,
which is typically A1
Move down one screen
Move up one screen
Move one screen to the right
Move one screen to the left
Move to the next sheet in the workbook
Move to the previous sheet in the workbook
Move to the next workbook or window
Move to the previous workbook or window
Move to the next pane
Move to the previous pane
Scroll to display the active cell

In End mode, to
Turn End mode on or off
Move by one block of data within a row or column
Move to the last cell on the worksheet, which is the cell at the
intersection of the right-most used column and the bottom-most
used row (in the lower-right corner); cell opposite the Home cell,
which is typically A1
Move to the last cell to the right in the current row that is not
blank; unavailable if you have selected the Transition navigation
keys check box on the Transition tab (Tools menu, Options
command)

With SCROLL LOCK turned on, to


Turn SCROLL LOCK on or off
Move to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window
Move to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window
Scroll one row up or down
Scroll one column left or right
Tip When you use the scrolling keys (such as PAGE UP and
PAGE DOWN) with SCROLL LOCK turned off, your selection
moves the distance you scroll. If you want to preserve your
selection while you scroll through the worksheet, turn on
SCROLL LOCK first.
by using shortcut keys

Press
Arrow key
CTRL+ arrow key
TAB
HOME
CTRL+HOME

CTRL+END
PAGE DOWN
PAGE UP
ALT+PAGE DOWN
ALT+PAGE UP
CTRL+PAGE DOWN
CTRL+PAGE UP
CTRL+F6 or CTRL+TAB
CTRL+SHIFT+F6 or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
F6
SHIFT+F6
CTRL+BACKSPACE

Press
END
END, arrow key

END, HOME

END, ENTER

Press
SCROLL LOCK
HOME
END
UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
Work with databases, lists, and PivotTables by using shortcut keys

Work in a data form by using shortcut keys


To
Select a field or a command button
Move to the same field in the next record
Move to the same field in the previous record
Move to the next field you can edit in the record
Move to the previous field you can edit in the record
Move to the first field in the next record
Move to the first field in the previous record
Move to the same field 10 records forward
Move to the same field 10 records back
Move to the new record
Move to the first record
Move to the beginning or end of a field
Move one character left or right within a field
Extend a selection to the beginning of a field
Extend a selection to the end of a field
Select the character to the left
Select the character to the right

Work with the AutoFilter feature by using shortcut keys


To
Display the AutoFilter list for the current column
Close the AutoFilter list for the current column
Select the next item in the AutoFilter list
Select the previous item in the AutoFilter list
Select the first item (All) in the AutoFilter list
Select the last item in the AutoFilter list
Filter the list by using the selected item in the AutoFilter list

Work with the PivotTable Wizard by using shortcut keys


In Step 3 of the PivotTable Wizard, to
Select the next or previous field button in the list
Select the field button to the right or left in a multicolumn field button list
Move the selected field into the Page area
Move the selected field into the Row area
Move the selected field into the Column area
Move the selected field into the Data area
Display the PivotTable Field dialog box

Work with page fields in a PivotTable by using shortcut keys


To
Select the previous item in the list
Select the next item in the list
Select the first visible item in the list
Select the last visible item in the list
Display the selected item

Group and ungroup PivotTable items by using shortcut keys


To
Group selected PivotTable items
Ungroup selected PivotTable items
databases, lists, and PivotTables by using shortcut keys

Press
ALT+ key, where key is the underlined letter in the field or command name
DOWN ARROW
UP ARROW
TAB
SHIFT+TAB
ENTER
SHIFT+ENTER
PAGE DOWN
PAGE UP
CTRL+PAGE DOWN
CTRL+PAGE UP
HOME or END
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
SHIFT+HOME
SHIFT+END
SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW

sing shortcut keys


Press
Select the cell that contains the column label, and then press ALT+DOWN ARROW
ALT+UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
UP ARROW
HOME
END
ENTER

sing shortcut keys


Press
UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
ALT+P
ALT+R
ALT+C
ALT+D
ALT+L

by using shortcut keys


Press
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
HOME
END
ENTER

by using shortcut keys


Press
ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Keys for windows and dialog boxes
In a window, to
Switch to the next program
Switch to the previous program
Show the Windows Start menu
Close the active workbook window
Restore the active workbook window
Switch to the next workbook window
Switch to the previous workbook window
Carry out the Move command (workbook icon menu, menu bar)
Carry out the Size command (workbook icon menu, menu bar)
Minimize the workbook window to an icon
Maximize or restore the workbook window
Select a folder in the Open or Save As dialog box (File menu)
Choose a toolbar button in the Open or Save As dialog box (File menu)
Update the files visible in the Open or Save As dialog box (File menu)

In a dialog box, to
Switch to the next tab in a dialog box
Switch to the previous tab in a dialog box
Move to the next option or option group
Move to the previous option or option group
Move between options in the active drop-down list box or between some
options in a group of options
Perform the action assigned to the active button (the button with the dotted
outline), or select or clear the active check box

Move to an option in a drop-down list box

Select an option, or select or clear a check box


Open the selected drop-down list box
Close the selected drop-down list box
Perform the action assigned to the default command button in the dialog
box (the button with the bold outline ¾ often the OK button)
Cancel the command and close the dialog box

In a text box, to
Move to the beginning of the entry
Move to the end of the entry
Move one character to the left or right
Move one word to the left or right
Select from the insertion point to the beginning of the entry
Select from the insertion point to the end of the entry
Select or unselect one character to the left
Select or unselect one character to the right
Select or unselect one word to the left
Select or unselect one word to the right
dows and dialog boxes
Press
ALT+TAB
ALT+SHIFT+TAB
CTRL+ESC
CTRL+W
CTRL+F5
CTRL+F6
CTRL+SHIFT+F6
CTRL+F7
CTRL+F8
CTRL+F9
CTRL+F10
ALT+0 to select the folder list; arrow keys to select a folder
ALT+ number (1 is the leftmost button, 2 is the next, and so on)
F5

Press
CTRL+TAB or CTRL+PAGE DOWN
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB or CTRL+PAGE UP
TAB
SHIFT+TAB

Arrow keys

SPACEBAR
Letter key for the first letter in the option name you want (when a
drop-down list box is selected)
ALT+ letter, where letter is the key for the underlined letter in the
option name
ALT+DOWN ARROW
ESC

ENTER
ESC

Press
HOME
END
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
CTRL+LEFT ARROW or CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
SHIFT+HOME
SHIFT+END
SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW

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