The following lists contain CTRL combination shortcut keys, function keys, and some other common Microsoft Excel shortcut keys, along with descriptions of their functionality.
Microsoft Excel CTRL Key Description
CTRL+( Unhides any hidden rows within the selection CTRL+) Unhides any hidden columns within the selection CTRL+& Applies the outline border to the selected cells. CTRL+_ Removes the outline border from the selected cells. CTRL+~ Applies the General number format. CTRL+$ Applies the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers in parentheses). CTRL+% Applies the Percentage format with no decimal places. CTRL+^ Applies the Exponential number format with two decimal places. CTRL+# Applies the Date format with the day, month, and year. CTRL+@ Applies the Time format with the hour and minute, and AM or PM. CTRL+! Applies the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and minus sign (-) for negative Values CTRL+- Displays the Delete dialog box to delete the selected cells. CTRL+* Selects the current region around the active cell (the data area enclosed by blank rows and blank columns). In a PivotTable, it selects the entire PivotTable report. CTRL+: Enters the current time CTRL+; Enters the current date CTRL+` Alternates between displaying cell values and displaying formulas in the worksheet. CTRL+’ Copies a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the Formula Bar. CTRL+” Copies the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the Formula Bar. CTRL++ Displays the Insert dialog box to insert blank cells.
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