Funktionstasten Shortcut In Microsoft Excel-2

Function key

Usage

F6

If you are working in split window in current sheet of excel

workbook then “F6” key will be used to switch between the panes of excel

workbook. F6 will shift between each screen one by one.

Ctrl + F6

While working on multiple workbooks we can use “Ctrl + F6”

keys to switch to previous excel workbook.

Shift + F6

“Shift + F6” this will work same as “F6” key.

Ctrl + Shift + F6

“Ctrl + Shift + F6” keys work same as “Ctrl + F6”

key.

Function key

Usage

F7

This will check the Spelling in excel; this will work similar to

as you click on Review tab & then click on Spelling button.

Ctrl + F7

“Ctrl + F7” keys will move the current excel workbook if

it is in restored window.

Shift + F7

“Shift + F7” opens the “Research” task pane in your excel

workbook. It provides the same output as you get by navigating to

“Review” Tab on top of excel ribbon and then clicking on “Research”

button.

Function key

Usage

F8

“F8” key is used to select multiple cells from starting cell to

any direction (left, right, up or down). It enables & disables Extend

Mode selection in excel.

Alt+F8

“Alt + F8” keys are used to open the Macro dialog box

Ctrl + F8

“Ctrl + F8” keys will re-size the current excel workbook

if it is in restored window. The functionality is similar to “Ctrl + F7”

keys.

Shift + F8

“Shift + F8” keys you can selection multiple cells with

arrow keys.

Function key

Usage

F9

This key will recalculates all the formulas in current excel

workbook in all the sheets.

Ctrl + F9

With “Ctrl + F9” keys you can minimize the excel window.

If you try to maximize with these keys again then it will not work.

Shift + F9

This will recalculate all the formula in the active

workbook contains multiple worksheets. The functionality of “Shift + F9”

keys is similar to F9 key.

Alt + Ctrl + F9

This will recalculate all the formula in the active

workbook contains multiple worksheets. The functionality of “Alt + Ctrl

+ F9” keys is similar to “F9” key or “Shift + F9” keys.

Alt + Ctrl + Shift + F9

With “Alt + Ctrl + Shift + F9” keys we can

recheck all the dependent formulas in all cells in all open workbooks.

While calculating the cells this will include cells not marked as

require to be calculated.

Function key

Usage

F10

With F10 key we can select the Menu Bar. This shortcut will open

all the submenu at same time. The functionality is similar to pressing

“Alt” key.

Alt+F10

“Alt + F10” keys will open up the selection window in excel.

Ctrl + F10

“Ctrl + F10” keys will resize or restore the current

excel window if it is open in maximum window. If you press these keys

again then it will maximize the current excel window.

Shift + F10

“Shift + F10” keys is similar to selecting a cell then

pressing these keys will display the options of right click menu.

Alt + Shift + F10

“Alt + Shift + F10” keys will display the menu for

Smart Tag; if there are many Smart Tags in the excel workbook then it

will toggles to next Smart Tag & display its menu.

Ctrl + Shift + F10

“Ctrl + Shift + F10” keys is similar to “Shift

F10” keys.

Function key

Usage

F11

“F11” key will insert chart for the selected cells in the new

Chart Sheet; this key will immediately create a default chart style i.e.

Column Chart.

Alt+F11

“Alt + F11” keys will open up the Visual Basic Editor

screen. In case the VB screen is already open then using these keys will

toggle between excel & editor screen.

Ctrl + F11

“Ctrl + F11” keys will create a new worksheet with name

like Macro1, Macro2 & so on. These were used in Excel 97 version to

store the macros but they are not used these days in new versions.

Shift + F11

“Shift + F11” keys will insert a New Sheet on the left

hand side of the current worksheet in active workbook.

Alt + Shift + F11

“Alt + Shift + F11” will open the Microsoft Script

editor also known as MSE in the current excel workbook. This is a tool

introduced in older version MS Office 2000 to 2007 by Microsoft. It

helps you in large variety of codes in office products. The Microsoft

Script Editor is Office 2003 version is an optional tool and is found in

„C:\Program Files\common files“ directory. It allows you to work with

HTML code, DHTML objects, and script in an Office document from within

an Office application. If someone is using with Internet Explorer then

it will allow you to debug JavaScript and VBScript with the editor in

case „Disable Script Debugging“ Internet Explorer preference option is

not checked.

Function key

Usage

F12

“F12” key will open the “Save As” dialog box for saving active

workbook. The functionality of F12 key is similar to using “Alt + F2”

keys. Both will do the same.

Ctrl + F12

With “Ctrl + F12” the File Open Dialog Box will be open.

This is similar to using “Ctrl + O” keys.

Shift + F12

With “Shift + F12” keys we can save the workbook. This

is same as using “Ctrl + S” keys or “Alt + Shift + F2” for saving the

excel file. Both are similar to Shift + F12 keys.

Ctrl + Shift + F12

“Ctrl + Shift + F12” keys will open the print

options. These keys are similar to “Ctrl + F2” keys and “Alt + Ctrl

Shift + F2” keys.