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Tenzin Tsundue
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20 Essential Google Sheets Shortcuts!

๐Ÿš€ Boost Your Productivity with These 20 Essential Google Sheets Shortcuts! ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ’ก

Are you ready to supercharge your Google Sheets skills and become a spreadsheet ninja? ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Look no further! We've compiled a list of 20 must-know keyboard shortcuts that will help you navigate and work with data in Google Sheets like a pro. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

  1. Ctrl + C (or Command + C) - Copy selected cells.
  2. Ctrl + X (or Command + X) - Cut selected cells.
  3. Ctrl + V (or Command + V) - Paste copied/cut cells.
  4. Ctrl + Z (or Command + Z) - Undo your last action.
  5. Ctrl + Y (or Command + Y) - Redo an undone action.
  6. Ctrl + A (or Command + A) - Select all cells in the current sheet.
  7. Ctrl + F (or Command + F) - Open the Find and Replace dialog.
  8. Ctrl + H (or Command + H) - Open the Find and Replace dialog for replacing text.
  9. Ctrl + Arrow Keys - Navigate to the edge of data regions.
  10. Ctrl + Spacebar - Select the entire column of the active cell.
  11. Shift + Spacebar - Select the entire row of the active cell.
  12. Ctrl + Shift + L (or Command + Shift + L) - Add or remove filters.
  13. Alt + Enter (or Option + Enter) - Start a new line within a cell.
  14. Ctrl + 1 (or Command + 1) - Format cells dialog.
  15. Ctrl + 5 (or Command + 5) - Strikethrough text.
  16. Ctrl + ; (or Command + ;) - Insert today's date.
  17. Ctrl + Shift + + (or Command + Shift + +) - Insert a new row or column.
  18. Ctrl + - (or Command + -) - Delete a row or column.
  19. Ctrl + Shift + K (or Command + Shift + K) - Insert a new sheet.
  20. Ctrl + Shift + O (or Command + Shift + O) - Group rows or columns.

With these shortcuts in your toolbox, you'll save time and breeze through your spreadsheet tasks effortlessly. Practice them regularly, and watch your productivity soar! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

Got any favorite Google Sheets shortcuts that we missed? Share them in the comments below! โŒจ๏ธ๐Ÿ“‹ #GoogleSheets #ProductivityHacks #SpreadsheetTips

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