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Navigation and Shortcuts

This section covers keyboard shortcuts, navigation methods and user interface interactions for efficient worksheet usage.

Keyboard Shortcuts​

Cell Navigation and Editing​

  • Click: Start editing a cell
  • Enter: Confirm cell edit and move to next row
  • Tab: Confirm cell edit and move to next column
  • Esc: Close cell editor without saving changes (essential for accessing other operations)
  • F2: Enter edit mode for the selected cell

Data Operations​

  • Ctrl+C / Cmd+C: Copy selected cells
  • Ctrl+V / Cmd+V: Paste data into selected cells
  • Ctrl+X / Cmd+X: Cut selected cells
  • Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z: Undo last edit
  • Ctrl+Shift+Z / Cmd+Shift+Z: Redo last undone edit
  • Delete: Clear content of selected cells

Selection and Navigation​

  • Tab/Shift+Tab/Arrow Keys: Navigate between cells
  • Shift+Arrow Keys: Extend selection
  • Home: Move to first column of current row
  • End: Move to last column of current row
  • Ctrl+Home / Cmd+Home: Move to top-left cell
  • Ctrl+End / Cmd+End: Move to bottom-right cell
  • Row Selection: Click row header to select entire row
  • Column Selection: Click column header to select entire column
  • Range Selection: Click and drag to select cell ranges
  • Full Selection: Use Ctrl+A/Cmd+A or click very first cell (top-left) to select entire worksheet

Important Notes​

  • Press Esc to close custom cell editors before performing drag operations (auto-fill, copy, etc.)
  • Some shortcuts may vary based on browser and operating system
  • Right-click for context menu with additional options

Troubleshooting​

Need Help? For common issues and solutions related to navigation, see the Troubleshooting Guide.