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To fill a selected cell range with the formula that you entered on the Input line, press Option
Alt+Enter. Hold down Option
Alt+Enter+Shift to apply the cell format of the input cell to the entire cell range.To create a matrix in which all the cells contain the same information as what you entered on the Input line, press Shift+CommandCtrl+Enter. You cannot edit the components of the matrix.To select multiple cells in different areas of a sheet, hold down Command
Ctrl and drag in the different areas.To select multiple sheets in a spreadsheet, hold down CommandCtrl, and then click the name tabs at the lower edge of the workspace. To select only one sheet in a selection, hold down Shift, and then click the name tab of the sheet.To insert a manual line break in a cell, click in the cell, and then press CommandCtrl+Enter.To delete the contents of selected cells, press Delete. This opens the Delete Contents dialog, where you choose which contents of the cell you want to delete. To delete the contents of selected cells without a dialog, press the Backspace key.Navigating in Spreadsheets
Shortcut KeysEffectCommandCtrl+HomeMoves the cursor to the first cell in the sheet (A1).CommandCtrl+EndMoves the cursor to the last cell on the sheet that contains data.HomeMoves the cursor to the first cell of the current row.EndMoves the cursor to the last cell of the current row.CommandCtrl+Left ArrowMoves the cursor to the left edge of the current data range. If the column to the left of the cell that contains the cursor is empty, the cursor moves to the next column to the left that contains data.CommandCtrl+Right ArrowMoves the cursor to the right edge of the current data range. If the column to the right of the cell that contains the cursor is empty, the cursor moves to the next column to the right that contains data.CommandCtrl+Up ArrowMoves the cursor to the top edge of the current data range. If the row above the cell that contains the cursor is empty, the cursor moves up to the next row that contains data.CommandCtrl+Down ArrowMoves the cursor to the bottom edge of the current data range. If the row below the cell that contains the cursor is empty, the cursor moves down to the next row that contains data.CommandCtrl+Shift+ArrowSelects all cells containing data from the current cell to the end of the continuous range of data cells, in the direction of the arrow pressed. If used to select rows and columns together, a rectangular cell range is selected.CommandCtrl+Page UpMoves one sheet to the left.In the page preview: Moves to the previous print page.CommandCtrl+Page DownMoves one sheet to the right.In the page preview: Moves to the next print page.Option
Alt + Page UpMoves one screen to the left.Option
Alt + Page DownMoves one screen page to the right.Shift+CommandCtrl+Page UpAdds the previous sheet to the current selection of sheets. If all the sheets in a spreadsheet are selected, this shortcut key combination only selects the previous sheet. Makes the previous sheet the current sheet.Shift+CommandCtrl+Page DownAdds the next sheet to the current selection of sheets. If all the sheets in a spreadsheet are selected, this shortcut key combination only selects the next sheet. Makes the next sheet the current sheet.CommandCtrl + *where (*) is the multiplication sign on the numeric key padSelects the data range that contains the cursor. A range is a contiguous cell range that contains data and is bounded by empty row and columns.CommandCtrl + /where (/) is the division sign on the numeric key padSelects the matrix formula range that contains the cursor.CommandCtrl+Plus keyInsert cells (as in menu Insert - Cells)[sc-features] of 8.June07CommandCtrl+Minus keyDelete cells (as in menu Edit - Delete Cells)Enter (in a selected range)see i80051Moves the cursor down one cell in a selected range. To specify the direction that the cursor moves, choose %PRODUCTNAME - PreferencesTools - Options - %PRODUCTNAME Calc - General.Command Ctrl + ` (see note below this table)Displays or hides the formulas instead of the values in all cells.i56202
The ` key is located next to the "1" key on most English keyboards. If your keyboard does not show this key, you can assign another key: Choose Tools - Customize, click the Keyboard tab. Select the "View" category and the "Toggle Formula" function.Function Keys Used in Spreadsheets
Shortcut KeysEffectCommandCtrl+F1Displays the comment that is attached to the current cellF2Switches to Edit mode and places the cursor at the end of the contents of the current cell. Press again to exit Edit mode.If the cursor is in an input box in a dialog that has a Minimize button, the dialog is hidden and the input box remains visible. Press F2 again to show the whole dialog.CommandCtrl+F2Opens the Function Wizard.Shift+CommandCtrl+F2Moves the cursor to the Input line where you can enter a formula for the current cell.CommandCtrl+F3Opens the Define Names dialog.F4Shows or Hides the Database explorer.Shift+F4Rearranges the relative or absolute references (for example, A1, $A$1, $A1, A$1) in the input field.F5Shows or hides the Navigator.Shift+F5Traces dependents.Shift+F7Traces precedents.Shift+CommandCtrl+F5Moves the cursor from the Input line to the Sheet area box.F7Checks spelling in the current sheet.CommandCtrl+F7Opens the Thesaurus if the current cell contains text.F8Turns additional selection mode on or off. In this mode, you can use the arrow keys to extend the selection. You can also click in another cell to extend the selection.CommandCtrl+F8Highlights cells containing values.F9Recalculates changed formulas in the current sheet.CommandCtrl+Shift+F9Recalculates all formulas in all sheets.CommandCtrl+F9Updates the selected chart.Command+TF11Opens the Styles and Formatting window where you can apply a formatting style to the contents of the cell or to the current sheet.Shift+F11Creates a document template.Shift+Command+Ctrl+F11Updates the templates.F12Groups the selected data range.CommandCtrl+F12Ungroups the selected data range.Option
Alt + Down ArrowIncreases the height of current row.Option
Alt + Up ArrowDecreases the height of current row.Option
Alt + Right ArrowIncreases the width of the current column.Option
Alt + Left ArrowDecreases the width of the current column.OptionAlt+Shift+Arrow KeyOptimizes the column width or row height based on the current cell.
Formatting Cells Using Shortcut KeysThe following cell formats can be applied with the keyboard:
Shortcut KeysEffectCommandCtrl+1 (not on the number pad)Open Format Cells dialogCommandCtrl+Shift+1 (not on the number pad)Two decimal places, thousands separatorCommandCtrl+Shift+2 (not on the number pad)Standard exponential formatCommandCtrl+Shift+3 (not on the number pad)Standard date formatCommandCtrl+Shift+4 (not on the number pad)Standard currency formatCommandCtrl+Shift+5 (not on the number pad)Standard percentage format (two decimal places)CommandCtrl+Shift+6 (not on the number pad)Standard format
Using the pivot table
KeysEffectTabChanges the focus by moving forwards through the areas and buttons of the dialog.Shift+TabChanges the focus by moving backwards through the areas and buttons of the dialog.up arrowMoves the focus up one item in the current dialog area.down arrowMoves the focus down one item in the current dialog area.left arrowMoves the focus one item to the left in the current dialog area.right arrowMoves the focus one item to the right in the current dialog area.HomeSelects the first item in the current dialog area.EndSelects the last item in the current dialog area.OptionAlt and the underlined character in the word "Row"Copies or moves the current field into the "Row" area.OptionAlt and the underlined character in the word "Column"Copies or moves the current field into the "Column" area.OptionAlt and the underlined character in the word "Data"Copies or moves the current field into the "Data" area.CommandCtrl+Up ArrowMoves the current field up one place.CommandCtrl+Down ArrowMoves the current field down one place.CommandCtrl+Left ArrowMoves the current field one place to the left.CommandCtrl+Right ArrowMoves the current field one place to the right.CommandCtrl+HomeMoves the current field to the first place.CommandCtrl+EndMoves the current field to the last place.OptionAlt+ODisplays the options for the current field.DeleteRemoves the current field from the area.