APPENDIX A

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Timesaving Tips

Valuable Keyboard Shortcuts

Keys

Action Performed by Tableau

<Ctrl> + A Select all data in view
<Ctrl> + C Copy selected data
<Ctrl> + D Connect to data source
<Ctrl> + E Describe Sheet
<Ctrl> + F Activate the find command in the Data window
<Ctrl> + H Switch in and out of Presentation Mode
<Ctrl> + M New worksheet
<Ctrl> + N New workbook
<Ctrl> + O Open file
<Ctrl> + P Print
<Ctrl> + S Save file (typically the workbook)
<Ctrl> + V Paste clipboard
<Ctrl> + W Swap rows and columns
<Ctrl> + X Cut selection
<Ctrl> + Y Redo undone action
<Ctrl> + Z Undo last action (can be used repeatedly)
<Ctrl> + (Left) Narrow view ...

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