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20 Essential Google Sheets Shortcuts!

🚀 Boost Your Productivity with These 20 Essential Google Sheets Shortcuts! 📊💡

Are you ready to supercharge your Google Sheets skills and become a spreadsheet ninja? 🧙‍♂️ 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. 🔥

  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! 💪✨

Got any favorite Google Sheets shortcuts that we missed? Share them in the comments below! ⌨️📋 #GoogleSheets #ProductivityHacks #SpreadsheetTips

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