The 10 Best Excel Shortcuts for Accountants

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📗 Get Your Video Workbook Template Here: »» https://cutt.ly/up4v1928G09FD 💥 Get Your Shortcuts Cheat Sheet: »» https://go.up4excel.com/shortcuts 🎯 10 ways you could spend less time using your "favourite" tool of the trade and get more free time. You use it every day, so why not claw back some time with these shortcuts? In this Microsoft Excel tutorial, I’ll show you a collection of essential keyboard shortcuts that will drastically improve your efficiency and speed when working in Excel. Whether you’re new to Excel or looking to optimize your workflow, this video covers a wide range of shortcuts that can be used across various tasks. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to save time, reduce manual work, and enhance your productivity by mastering these Excel shortcuts. Here’s a breakdown of the topics covered in this tutorial: 💼 Time-Saving Shortcuts I cover the use of the *Alt + Equal* shortcut, which allows you to quickly sum up numbers, including on filtered data. This ensures that you always get the correct subtotal without having to manually adjust your formulas. You'll understand how to efficiently handle totals and subtotals in Excel. 💼 Cell Formatting Shortcuts Learn how to quickly apply general number formats, percentages, currency, and even dates to your cells using shortcuts like *Ctrl + Shift + 1* for number format and *Ctrl + Shift + 4* for currency. These are quick ways to format data without needing to navigate through menus. 💼 Date and Time Shortcuts If you work with date and time frequently, I’ll show you the *Ctrl + ;* shortcut to insert today’s date, and *Ctrl + Shift + ;* to insert the current time. You’ll even see how to combine both into a single cell with a simple shortcut. 💼 Undo and Redo Shortcuts When things go wrong, *Ctrl + Z* for undo and *Ctrl + Y* for redo are your best friends. I’ll explain how to use these shortcuts to quickly reverse and reapply any changes you make without wasting time. 💼 Instant Chart Creation I walk you through two shortcuts to instantly create charts in Excel. *Alt + F1* inserts a chart in the current sheet, while *F11* creates a new chart on a separate sheet. This is a perfect time-saver when you need to visualize data quickly. 💼 Formatting Cells Using Shortcut Keys You’ll see how *Ctrl + 1* opens the format cells dialog, where you can adjust number formats, fonts, and more. I’ll demonstrate how to use arrow keys to navigate through the options and quickly apply changes to your data. 💼 Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns I’ll show you how to insert new rows and columns with just a few keystrokes. Learn the *Ctrl + Shift + =* shortcut to insert, and *Ctrl + - * to delete rows and columns with ease. If you want to insert a row or column first, you can highlight it with *Shift + Space* or *Ctrl + Space*, then use the shortcut to add or remove rows and columns. 💼 Data and Formula Entry Shortcuts Learn how to quickly fill down formulas using *Ctrl + D*, or use *Ctrl + E* for Flash Fill, which automatically fills in data based on patterns it detects. You’ll also discover how to quickly fill formulas across multiple cells with *Ctrl + R* and *Ctrl + Enter*. 💼 Auto Filter Shortcuts I’ll guide you through the *Ctrl + Shift + L* shortcut to apply filters to your data. You’ll also learn how to manually open filter menus using *Alt + Down Arrow*, and how to clear filters with just a few keys. Understanding how to filter data efficiently is a game-changer when dealing with large datasets. 💼 Navigating Excel Without a Mouse I’ll share keyboard shortcuts for easy navigation, such as *Ctrl + Arrow keys* to quickly jump to the edges of your data, or *Ctrl + Home* to return to the top-left corner of your spreadsheet. These shortcuts allow you to move through large spreadsheets with precision. 💼 Selecting Data Efficiently Learn how to highlight large sections of your worksheet using *Ctrl + Shift + Arrow keys*. I’ll also show you how to select everything from your current position to the start or end of the worksheet using *Ctrl + Shift + Home* and *Ctrl + Shift + End*. 💼 Bonus: Free Cheat Sheet I’ve also prepared a free downloadable cheat sheet with all the essential Excel shortcuts covered in this video. You can get your hands on this cheat sheet by clicking the link in the video description, so you never forget a shortcut again. By mastering these Excel shortcuts, you’ll be able to perform tasks quickly and efficiently, from data entry to formatting and chart creation. This tutorial is all about getting results fast, with clear, actionable steps that you can start using immediately. Whether you're handling large datasets, creating reports, or analyzing data, these shortcuts will save you valuable time and effort.