Can You REALLY Save Hours with These 10 Excel Shortcuts I Tested Them

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Are you still using your mouse for everything in Excel? It’s time to level up! In this tutorial, I’m breaking down the Advanced 10 Excel Shortcuts that top data analysts and wizards use to work 10x faster.
From auditing complex formulas to cleaning up massive datasets in seconds, these keyboard shortcuts for Excel are the secret to peak productivity. Whether you are on Excel 2019, 365, or 2021, these tricks will change your workflow forever.

What’s inside this video:

The "Advanced 10" Shortcuts List
i. Paste Special Menu (Ctrl + Alt + V)
a. The Power: Instead of just pasting, this lets you paste only values, only formulas, or even multiply/add numbers instantly.
ii. Toggle Formulas (Ctrl + ~)
a. The Power: Instantly shows all formulas in your sheet instead of their results. Great for auditing and finding errors.
iii. The "Go To" Special (Ctrl + G then Alt + S)
a. The Power: This is a life-saver. It lets you select only blank cells, only cells with constants, or only cells with errors in a massive dataset.
iv. Edit the Active Cell (F2)
a. The Power: Stop double-clicking with the mouse. Hit F2 to jump right into the formula bar of the selected cell.
v. Insert New Worksheet (Shift + F11)
a. The Power: Don't reach for the mouse to click the "+" icon. Shift + F11 adds a new sheet in a split second.
vi. Auto-Fit Column Width (Alt + H, O, I)
a. The Power: This is a sequential shortcut. Press them one after another. It instantly adjusts the column width to fit the longest text inside.
vii. Flash Fill (Ctrl + E)
a. The Power: If a complex formula is giving an error, this opens a window that lets you watch Excel calculate it one step at a time to find where it breaks.
viii. Lock Cells (Absolute Reference) (F4 inside a formula)
a. The Power: When writing a formula, hitting F4 cycles through $A$1, A$1, and $A1. It's the fastest way to lock your cell references.
ix. Open the "Insert Function" Dialog (Shift + F3)
a. The Power: Can't remember the exact syntax of a function? Shift + F3 pulls up the search and helper tool for every function in Excel.
b. and hit F4. It’s a huge time saver."
x. Hide Rows/Columns (Ctrl + 9 / Ctrl + 0)
a. Scenario: Cleaning up your view for a meeting.
b. Action: Ctrl + 9 hides a row, Ctrl + 0 hides a column.

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