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Unlock the Power of Microsoft 365 Keyboard Shortcuts! 🚀

Taylor Begovich —

Keyboard shortcuts can be your secret weapon for boosting productivity. Here are some essential shortcuts for popular applications:

Microsoft Excel

  • Ctrl + Shift + L: Toggle filters on and off. This is useful for quickly filtering data in your spreadsheets. 📊

  • Ctrl + T: Create a table from the selected data. Tables make it easier to manage and analyze data. 📋

  • F4: Repeat the last action. This can save time when performing repetitive tasks. 🔄

  • Ctrl + Arrow Keys: Move to the edge of the data region. This helps you navigate large datasets quickly. 🏃‍♂️

Microsoft Word

  • Ctrl + B: Bold selected text. This is a quick way to emphasize important information. 🅱️

  • Ctrl + I: Italicize selected text. Italics can be used for emphasis or to denote titles. 🅸

  • Ctrl + U: Underline selected text. Underlining can highlight key points. 🅤

  • Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy formatting from selected text. This is useful for maintaining consistent formatting throughout your document. 📋

  • Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste formatting to selected text. This pairs with the previous shortcut to apply copied formatting. 📋

Microsoft PowerPoint

  • F5: Start the slideshow from the beginning. This is essential for presenting your slides. 🎥

  • Ctrl + M: Insert a new slide. Quickly add slides without navigating through menus. ➕

  • Ctrl + D: Duplicate the selected slide. This is useful for creating similar slides without starting from scratch. 📄

  • Shift + F5: Start the slideshow from the current slide. This is handy for rehearsing specific parts of your presentation. 🎬

Mastering these shortcuts can help you work more efficiently and make your daily tasks smoother. Give them a try and see how much time you can save! 😊