Course Description
Keyboard shortcuts are a quick and easy way to increase efficiency by not having to resort to the mouse for some of the more common functions. By using the shortcuts, the user can trigger the command with the benefits and speed of the keyboard. By avoiding the extra time and steps, the user can continue their productivity.
There are situations where knowing shortcuts can save significant time, such as when the user needs to toggle static and dynamic references to see which one is the correct one. The traditional method requires editing the cell to find the correct syntax, and then repeating the same for all the other affected cells using the mouse and keyboard. By using shortcuts, you can simply arrow down, press the correct shortcut, and repeat in a much faster manner. Also, a range can be selected, and the shortcut applied.
Excel 365 provides shortcuts from common functions such as copy and paste, to select all, and more. These other functions include dropping down a shortcut menu to formulas. That is what makes this software such an exceptionally popular tool with all levels of users. The intermediate user can now create spreadsheets faster while using their time and efforts on productivity rather than menu placement of commands.
What You'll Learn
- Describe keyboard shortcuts for common Excel operations and functions
- Recognize the efficiency and speed benefits of using shortcuts over the mouse
- Apply shortcuts for basic functions such as copy, paste, and select all
- Use navigation shortcuts to move through spreadsheets faster
- Toggle static and dynamic references quickly using shortcuts
- Understand how shortcuts assist with Excel corrections
Key Takeaways
- Keyboard shortcuts increase efficiency by triggering common commands without resorting to the mouse.
- Shortcuts can save significant time in tasks such as toggling static and dynamic references to verify the correct one.
- A range can be selected and a shortcut applied, speeding up repetitive edits compared to the traditional mouse-and-keyboard method.
- Excel 365 provides shortcuts for common functions like copy, paste, and select all, as well as dropping down a shortcut menu to formulas.
- Using shortcuts lets intermediate users create spreadsheets faster and focus their time on productivity rather than menu placement of commands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is aimed at intermediate Excel users who want to create spreadsheets faster by using keyboard shortcuts instead of the mouse.
What does this course cover?
It covers shortcuts for basic functions, navigation shortcuts, and shortcuts for common functions in Microsoft 365 Excel (2023), along with the benefits of shortcuts and Excel corrections.
What skills will I gain?
You will gain skills in Microsoft Excel, desktop shortcuts, Excel macros, hotkeys, keyboard shortcuts, and keypress usage.
Why should I learn Excel shortcuts?
Shortcuts let you trigger commands with the speed of the keyboard, avoiding extra time and steps so you can continue your productivity, including time-saving tasks like toggling static and dynamic references.
What lessons are included?
The course includes three lessons: Shortcuts for Basic Functions, Navigation Shortcuts, and Shortcuts for Common Functions.
