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A. Excel Shortcut Keys

Excel shortcut keys enable you to perform certain tasks using only the keyboard. The idea is that you increase your efficiency when you limit the number of instances your hands have to move back and forth from the keyboard to the mouse. Not only that, but it’s often quicker (requires fewer steps) to perform tasks using simple keystrokes rather than using the mouse. Getting in the habit of using these shortcut keys can help you work more efficiently and become more productive.

Using the Excel Shortcut Key Reference Table

Table A.1 lists the keyboard shortcuts you can use as an ongoing reference of the more commonly used Excel shortcut keys.

Table A.1 Excel Shortcut Keys

The Key column tells which root key on the keyboard ...