Frequently used shortcuts
This table lists the most frequently used shortcuts in Excel.


Close a workbook. Ctrl+W

Open a workbook. Ctrl+O

Go to the Home tab. Alt+H

Save a workbook. Ctrl+S

Copy selection. Ctrl+C

Paste selection. Ctrl+V

Undo recent action. Ctrl+Z

Remove cell contents. Delete

Choose a fill color. Alt+H, H

Cut selection. Ctrl+X

Go to the Insert tab. Alt+N

Apply bold formatting. Ctrl+B

Center align cell contents. Alt+H, A, C

Go to the Page Layout tab. Alt+P

Go to the Data tab. Alt+A

Go to the View tab. Alt+W

Open the context menu. Shift+F10 or Windows Menu key

Add borders. Alt+H, B

Delete column. Alt+H, D, C

Go to the Formula tab. Alt+M

Hide the selected rows. Ctrl+9

Hide the selected columns. Ctrl+0