Excel Shortcuts in Google Sheets

The 233 Excel ALT key sequences ShortieCuts brings to Google Sheets. Press Alt (Option on Mac) in a sheet and the same key-tips you know from Excel appear. Plus Excel's Ctrl shortcuts, including Trace Precedents and Dependents.

Short Answer

Can you use Excel Alt shortcuts in Google Sheets?

Yes, with the ShortieCuts Chrome extension. Google Sheets has no ribbon, so Excel's Alt sequences do nothing on their own. With ShortieCuts, press Alt (Option on Mac) in a sheet, then type the same letters as in Excel: for example H O I to autofit column width or H V V to paste values. All 233 supported sequences are listed below.

233 ALT shortcuts

Trace Formulas Ctrl shortcuts

Keys	Shortcut
`Ctrl[`	Trace PrecedentsSelects the cells a formula refers to, even on other tabs.
`Ctrl]`	Trace DependentsFinds the cells whose formulas refer to the selected cell.

Clipboard Home tab, Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HVV`	Paste ValuesPastes only the values of the copied cells.
`Alt` `HVF`	Paste FormulasPastes the copied formulas without bringing over the source cells' formatting.
`Alt` `HVT`	Paste TransposePastes the copied range with rows and columns swapped, so a row of headers becomes a column and vice versa.
`Alt` `HVB`	Paste All Except BordersPastes everything from the copied cells (values, formulas and formatting) except their borders.
`Alt` `HVR`	Paste FormattingPastes only the formatting of the copied cells: number formats, fonts, fills and borders.
`Alt` `HFP`	Format PainterPicks up the formatting of the selected cell so you can apply it to another cell or range.

Font Home tab, Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `H1`	BoldToggles bold on the selected cells from the Font group of Excel's Home tab.
`Alt` `H2`	ItalicToggles italics on the selected cells.
`Alt` `H3`	UnderlineApplies underline to the selected cells from the Font group.
`Alt` `HFF`	FontJumps to the font name box so you can type or pick a typeface without the mouse.
`Alt` `HFS`	Font SizeJumps to the font size box so you can type a new size.
`Alt` `HFG`	Increase Font SizeGrows the font of the selected cells by one step.
`Alt` `HFK`	Decrease Font SizeShrinks the font of the selected cells by one step.
`Alt` `HHN`	No FillRemoves the background fill from the selected cells.

Borders Home tab, Alt + H + B

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HBA`	All BordersDraws a thin border around every cell in the selection, inside and out.
`Alt` `HBS`	Outside BordersDraws a thin border around the outer edge of the selection only.
`Alt` `HBT`	Thick Outside BordersDraws a thick border around the outer edge of the selection, the usual way to box a key output.
`Alt` `HBO`	Bottom BorderAdds a thin border along the bottom of the selection, often used under header rows.
`Alt` `HBP`	Top BorderAdds a thin border along the top of the selection, often used above a total row.
`Alt` `HBL`	Left BorderAdds a thin border along the left edge of the selection.
`Alt` `HBR`	Right BorderAdds a thin border along the right edge of the selection.
`Alt` `HBN`	No BorderRemoves every border from the selected cells.
`Alt` `HBB`	Bottom Double BorderAdds a double line under the selection, the accounting convention for a grand total.
`Alt` `HBH`	Thick Bottom BorderAdds a thick line under the selection.
`Alt` `HBD`	Top and Bottom BorderAdds thin lines above and below the selection.
`Alt` `HBC`	Top and Thick Bottom BorderAdds a thin line above and a thick line below the selection.
`Alt` `HBU`	Top and Double Bottom BorderAdds a thin line above and a double line below the selection, the classic total-row treatment.

Alignment Home tab, Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HAL`	Align LeftLeft-aligns the contents of the selected cells.
`Alt` `HAC`	CenterCenters the contents of the selected cells horizontally.
`Alt` `HAR`	Align RightRight-aligns the contents of the selected cells.
`Alt` `HAT`	Top AlignAligns cell contents to the top of the cell.
`Alt` `HAM`	Middle AlignCenters cell contents vertically within the cell.
`Alt` `HAB`	Bottom AlignAligns cell contents to the bottom of the cell.
`Alt` `HW`	Wrap TextToggles text wrapping so long text flows onto extra lines inside the cell instead of spilling into the next column.
`Alt` `HFQO`	Angle CounterclockwiseRotates the text in the selected cells upward at an angle, a common treatment for narrow column headers.
`Alt` `HFQL`	Angle ClockwiseRotates the text in the selected cells downward at an angle.
`Alt` `HFQV`	Vertical TextStacks the characters of the text on top of each other.
`Alt` `HFQU`	Rotate Text UpTurns the text 90 degrees so it reads from bottom to top.
`Alt` `HFQD`	Rotate Text DownTurns the text 90 degrees so it reads from top to bottom.

Merge Cells Home tab, Alt + H + M

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HMC`	Merge & CenterMerges the selected cells into one and centers the contents, the classic way to title a block of columns.
`Alt` `HMA`	Merge AcrossMerges each row of the selection separately, so a multi-row selection becomes several merged rows rather than one big cell.
`Alt` `HMM`	Merge CellsMerges the whole selection into a single cell without changing alignment.
`Alt` `HMU`	Unmerge CellsSplits merged cells back into individual cells.

Number Format Home tab, Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HN`	Number FormatOpens the number format list so you can pick General, Number, Currency, Date and so on.
`Alt` `HAN`	Accounting Number FormatApplies Excel's accounting format (the $ button on the Home tab) to the selection.
`Alt` `HP`	Percent StyleFormats the selected cells as percentages.
`Alt` `HK`	Comma StyleApplies comma style: thousands separators with two decimals, the default for financial tables.
`Alt` `H0`	Increase DecimalShows one more decimal place in the selected cells.
`Alt` `H9`	Decrease DecimalShows one fewer decimal place in the selected cells.
`Alt` `HFM`	More Number FormatsOpens the full number format options, where you can write a custom format such as #,##0;(#,##0) for negatives in brackets.

Styles Home tab, Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HL`	Conditional FormattingOpens the conditional formatting menu so you can color cells based on rules, for example highlighting negatives or duplicates.
`Alt` `HT`	Format as TableIn Excel, Alt + H + T formats the selection as a banded table.

Insert & Delete Home tab, Alt + H + I / D

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HIR`	Insert Sheet RowsInserts a row above the current selection.
`Alt` `HIC`	Insert Sheet ColumnsInserts a column to the left of the current selection.
`Alt` `HIS`	Insert SheetAdds a new worksheet tab to the workbook.
`Alt` `HDR`	Delete Sheet RowsDeletes the entire rows of the selected cells.
`Alt` `HDC`	Delete Sheet ColumnsDeletes the entire columns of the selected cells.
`Alt` `HDD`	Delete CellsOpens the Delete dialog, where you choose to shift cells left or up, or delete the entire row or column.
`Alt` `HDS`	Delete SheetDeletes the active worksheet tab.

Row Height & Column Width Home tab, Alt + H + O

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HOI`	AutoFit Column WidthResizes the selected columns so each one is exactly wide enough for its longest entry.
`Alt` `HOA`	AutoFit Row HeightResizes the selected rows so each one is exactly tall enough for its contents, useful after wrapping text.
`Alt` `HOW`	Column WidthOpens the Column Width box so you can type an exact width for the selected columns.
`Alt` `HOH`	Row HeightOpens the Row Height box so you can type an exact height for the selected rows.
`Alt` `HOD`	Default WidthSets the selected columns back to a standard default width.

Hide & Unhide Home tab, Alt + H + O + U

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HOUR`	Hide RowsHides the rows of the selected cells.
`Alt` `HOUC`	Hide ColumnsHides the columns of the selected cells.
`Alt` `HOUO`	Unhide RowsUnhides any hidden rows inside the selection.
`Alt` `HOUL`	Unhide ColumnsUnhides any hidden columns inside the selection.
`Alt` `HOUS`	Hide SheetHides the active worksheet tab without deleting it.
`Alt` `HOUH`	Unhide SheetLets you bring back a hidden worksheet tab.

Organize Sheets Home tab, Alt + H + O

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HOR`	Rename SheetPuts the active sheet's tab name into edit mode so you can rename it.
`Alt` `HOM`	Move or Copy SheetOpens the Move or Copy dialog for the active sheet.
`Alt` `HOT`	Tab ColorOpens the color palette for the active sheet's tab.
`Alt` `HOP`	Protect SheetOpens sheet protection so others can't edit the active sheet.
`Alt` `HOL`	Lock CellIn Excel, Alt + H + O + L toggles the Locked setting on the selected cells, which takes effect when the sheet is protected.

Fill & Clear Home tab, Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HFID`	Fill DownCopies the top cell of the selection down through the rest of the selection.
`Alt` `HFIR`	Fill RightCopies the leftmost cell of the selection across the rest of the selection, the standard way to roll a formula across a timeline.
`Alt` `HFIS`	Fill SeriesOpens the Series dialog to fill a range with a stepped sequence of numbers or dates.
`Alt` `HEA`	Clear AllClears everything from the selected cells: contents, formatting and comments.
`Alt` `HEF`	Clear FormatsRemoves all formatting from the selected cells but keeps their values and formulas.
`Alt` `HEC`	Clear ContentsClears the values and formulas from the selected cells but keeps their formatting.
`Alt` `HEM`	Clear Comments and NotesRemoves the comments and notes attached to the selected cells.
`Alt` `HER`	Remove HyperlinksRemoves hyperlinks from the selected cells while leaving the text in place.

Sort & Filter Home tab, Alt + H + S

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HSS`	Sort A to ZSorts the selected data in ascending order: A to Z, or smallest to largest.
`Alt` `HSO`	Sort Z to ASorts the selected data in descending order: Z to A, or largest to smallest.
`Alt` `HSU`	Custom SortOpens the full sort dialog to sort by several columns at once.
`Alt` `HSF`	FilterTurns filter drop-downs on or off for the current data range.
`Alt` `HSC`	Clear FilterClears the filter criteria so every row shows again.
`Alt` `HSY`	Reapply FilterReapplies the current filter and sort after the data has changed.

Insert Charts & Objects Insert tab, Alt + N

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `NV`	PivotTableStarts a new pivot table from the selected data.
`Alt` `NR`	Recommended ChartsStarts a chart from the selected data.
`Alt` `NC1`	Column ChartInserts a column chart from the selected data.
`Alt` `NN1`	Line ChartInserts a line chart from the selected data.
`Alt` `NQ`	Pie ChartInserts a pie chart from the selected data.
`Alt` `ND`	Scatter ChartInserts a scatter (XY) chart from the selected data.
`Alt` `NP`	Insert PictureInserts an image into the sheet.

Sparklines Insert tab, Alt + N + S

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `NSL`	Line SparklineAdds a tiny in-cell line chart that summarizes a row or column of numbers.
`Alt` `NSO`	Column SparklineAdds a tiny in-cell column chart for a row or column of numbers.
`Alt` `NSW`	Win/Loss SparklineAdds an in-cell win/loss chart that shows positive and negative values as up and down bars.

Page Layout Page Layout tab, Alt + P

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `PSZ`	Page SizeOpens the paper size options for printing.
`Alt` `PVG`	View GridlinesTurns the on-screen gridlines on or off, a quick way to make a model look like a finished report.

Formulas Formulas tab, Alt + M

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `MH`	Show FormulasSwitches the sheet between showing formula results and showing the formulas themselves.
`Alt` `MF`	Insert FunctionOpens the function picker so you can find and insert a function.
`Alt` `MN`	Name ManagerOpens the list of named ranges in the workbook.
`Alt` `MMD`	Define NameLets you give the selected range a name you can use in formulas.
`Alt` `MI`	Financial FunctionsOpens the list of financial functions, such as NPV, IRR, PMT and XIRR.
`Alt` `ML`	Logical FunctionsOpens the list of logical functions, such as IF, AND, OR and IFERROR.
`Alt` `MT`	Text FunctionsOpens the list of text functions, such as LEFT, MID, TRIM and TEXT.
`Alt` `ME`	Date & Time FunctionsOpens the list of date and time functions, such as EOMONTH, EDATE and NETWORKDAYS.
`Alt` `MO`	Lookup & Reference FunctionsOpens the list of lookup functions, such as VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH and XLOOKUP.
`Alt` `MG`	Math & Trig FunctionsOpens the list of math functions, such as SUM, SUMIFS, ROUND and SUMPRODUCT.

Data Tools Data tab, Alt + A

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `ASA`	Sort AscendingSorts the current data range from A to Z or smallest to largest, from Excel's Data tab.
`Alt` `ASD`	Sort DescendingSorts the current data range from Z to A or largest to smallest.
`Alt` `ASS`	SortOpens the full sort dialog with multiple sort levels.
`Alt` `AT`	FilterTurns filter drop-downs on for the current data range, from Excel's Data tab.
`Alt` `AC`	Clear FilterClears all filter criteria on the sheet.
`Alt` `AE`	Text to ColumnsSplits the text in one column into several columns, for example by comma or space.
`Alt` `AM`	Remove DuplicatesDeletes duplicate rows from the selected data, keeping the first of each.
`Alt` `AWG`	Goal SeekFinds the input value that makes a formula return the result you want, for example the price that gets a model to a target IRR.
`Alt` `AVV`	Data ValidationOpens data validation so you can restrict what can be typed into a cell, for example a drop-down list.
`Alt` `AGG`	GroupGroups the selected rows or columns so they can be collapsed and expanded with an outline button.
`Alt` `AUU`	UngroupRemoves grouping from the selected rows or columns.

Review Review tab, Alt + R

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `RS`	SpellingRuns a spell check on the sheet.
`Alt` `RC`	New CommentAdds a comment to the selected cell.
`Alt` `RTN`	New NoteAdds a note to the selected cell.
`Alt` `RPS`	Protect SheetOpens sheet protection from Excel's Review tab.

View & Freeze Panes View tab, Alt + W

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `WFF`	Freeze PanesFreezes the rows above and the columns to the left of the selected cell, so headers and labels stay in view while you scroll.
`Alt` `WFR`	Freeze Top RowFreezes just the first row of the sheet.
`Alt` `WFC`	Freeze First ColumnFreezes just the first column of the sheet.
`Alt` `WQ`	ZoomOpens the zoom options.
`Alt` `WJ`	Zoom to 100%Sets the zoom back to 100%.
`Alt` `WVG`	GridlinesTurns the on-screen gridlines on or off from Excel's View tab.
`Alt` `WVF`	Formula BarShows or hides the formula bar.
`Alt` `WN`	New WindowOpens a second window on the same workbook so you can look at two parts of it side by side.

Classic Paste Special (Alt + E + S) Classic menu tab, Alt + E + S

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `ESV`	Paste Special ValuesThe classic Excel 2003-era sequence: Alt + E + S opens Paste Special, then V pastes values only.
`Alt` `ESF`	Paste Special FormulasAlt + E + S opens the classic Paste Special dialog and F chooses Formulas, pasting the copied formulas without their formatting.
`Alt` `ESX`	Paste Special All Except BordersAlt + E + S opens the classic Paste Special dialog and X chooses All Except Borders.

More Sheets Shortcuts

The rest of the 233, by Excel ribbon tab.

File Alt + F

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `FHY1`	Blank Spreadsheet
`Alt` `FHYB`	Template Gallery
`Alt` `FHL`	New Spreadsheet
`Alt` `FHT`	New From Template Gallery
`Alt` `FOR`	Open Recent
`Alt` `FOE`	Search
`Alt` `FOY2`	Open Shared
`Alt` `FOK`	Open From My Drive
`Alt` `FOC`	Upload
`Alt` `FOS`	Open Starred
`Alt` `FIP`	Share With People
`Alt` `FIY1`	See Version History
`Alt` `FS`	Download
`Alt` `FPP`	Next
`Alt` `FPA`	Print Active Sheets
`Alt` `FPS`	Scale
`Alt` `FPL`	Size
`Alt` `FPM`	Margins
`Alt` `FPX`	Custom Margins
`Alt` `FZ`	Email Workbook
`Alt` `FU`	Publish to Web
`Alt` `FD`	Manage Account
`Alt` `FK`	Give Feedback
`Alt` `FT`	Settings

Home Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HII`	Blank
`Alt` `HIE`	Copied
`Alt` `HOE`	Format Cells
`Alt` `HU`	Insert Function
`Alt` `HX`	Cut
`Alt` `HC`	Copy
`Alt` `HVP`	Paste
`Alt` `HVK`	Keep Source Formatting
`Alt` `HBI`	Line Color
`Alt` `HBY`	Line Style
`Alt` `HHM`	More Fill Colors
`Alt` `HFCM`	More Font Colors
`Alt` `HFN`	Font Settings
`Alt` `HFQM`	Custom Angle
`Alt` `HMV`	Vertically
`Alt` `HFA`	Alignment
`Alt` `H5`	Unpad Left
`Alt` `H6`	Pad Left
`Alt` `HEL`	Clear Hyperlinks
`Alt` `HZR`	Hide Menus

Paste Alt + E + S

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `ESA`	Paste All
`Alt` `EST`	Transposed

Insert Alt + N

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `NU`	Unicode
`Alt` `NT`	Table
`Alt` `NSH`	Drawing
`Alt` `NAS`	Get Add-ons
`Alt` `NAP`	Manage Add-ons
`Alt` `NHI`	Tree Map Chart
`Alt` `NI1`	Waterfall Chart
`Alt` `NSA`	Histogram Chart
`Alt` `NSD`	Combo Chart
`Alt` `NM2`	Map Chart
`Alt` `NSF`	Add Slicer
`Alt` `NI2`	Insert Link
`Alt` `NC2`	Insert Comment
`Alt` `NX`	Insert Drawing
`Alt` `NW`	Insert Wordart
`Alt` `NH1`	Print Custom Fields
`Alt` `NZR`	Hide Menus

Page layout Alt + P

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `PTH`	Theme
`Alt` `PTC`	Customizable theme
`Alt` `PPG`	Print gridlines
`Alt` `PMA`	Custom
`Alt` `PO`	Orientation
`Alt` `PSP`	Page Setup
`Alt` `PW`	Custom Margins
`Alt` `PZR`	Hide Menus

Formulas Alt + M

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `MKK`	Error Checking
`Alt` `MX`	Calculations
`Alt` `MB`	Refresh
`Alt` `MZR`	Hide Ribbon

Data Alt + A + W

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `AWA`	Accumulate

Review Alt + R

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `RH1`	Comment History
`Alt` `RV`	Comments
`Alt` `RU1`	Protect Except Certain Cells
`Alt` `RU2`	Share Workbook
`Alt` `RD`	Delete Comments/Notes

View Alt + W

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `WI`	Print Custom Breaks
`Alt` `WP`	Print Preview
`Alt` `WH`	Hide Current Sheet
`Alt` `WM`	Macros

Extensions / Macros Alt + L

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `LPM`	Macros
`Alt` `LR`	Record Macro
`Alt` `LA1`	Add-ons

Help Alt + Y + 1

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `Y1H`	Help
`Alt` `Y1K`	Help Sheets Improve
`Alt` `Y1S`	Training
`Alt` `Y1W`	What's New

Search

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `Q`	Search Help

Other Alt + Z

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `ZP`	Profile
`Alt` `ZC`	Comment History
`Alt` `ZS`	Share

PowerPoint Shortcuts in Google Slides

The 148 PowerPoint-style ALT key sequences ShortieCuts brings to Google Slides. Press Alt (Option on Mac) in a presentation, then type the same letters you would in PowerPoint.

148 shortcuts

File Alt + F

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `FN`	New Presentation
`Alt` `FO`	Open
`Alt` `FS`	Download
`Alt` `FA`	Make a Copy
`Alt` `FP`	Print
`Alt` `FZ`	Email
`Alt` `FI`	Version History
`Alt` `FT`	Page Setup
`Alt` `FU`	Print Preview
`Alt` `FR`	Rename

Home Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HVP`	Paste
`Alt` `HX`	Cut
`Alt` `HC`	Copy
`Alt` `HI`	New Slide
`Alt` `H1`	Bold
`Alt` `H2`	Italic
`Alt` `H3`	Underline
`Alt` `H4`	Strikethrough
`Alt` `HSP`	Superscript
`Alt` `HSB`	Subscript
`Alt` `HFF`	Select Font
`Alt` `HFS`	Font Size
`Alt` `HFG`	Font Size +
`Alt` `HFK`	Font Size -
`Alt` `HFC`	Font Color
`Alt` `HH`	Highlight Color
`Alt` `HSF`	Shape Fill
`Alt` `HSO`	Shape Outline
`Alt` `HSE`	Shape Effects
`Alt` `HSH`	Insert Shape
`Alt` `HU`	Bullets
`Alt` `HN`	Numbering
`Alt` `HK`	Checklist
`Alt` `HAL`	Align Left
`Alt` `HAC`	Align Center
`Alt` `HAR`	Align Right
`Alt` `HAJ`	Justify
`Alt` `HAT`	Vertical Text Align
`Alt` `HFP`	Format Painter
`Alt` `HEA`	Clear Formatting
`Alt` `H5`	Decrease Indent
`Alt` `H6`	Increase Indent
`Alt` `HSL`	Line Spacing
`Alt` `HL`	Slide Layout
`Alt` `HVS`	Paste Without Formatting
`Alt` `HFO`	Find & Replace
`Alt` `HFD`	Find
`Alt` `HR`	Replace
`Alt` `HGG`	Group
`Alt` `HGU`	Ungroup

Insert Alt + N

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `NSL`	New Slide
`Alt` `NX`	Text Box
`Alt` `NSH`	Shape
`Alt` `NL`	Link
`Alt` `NC2`	Comment
`Alt` `NR`	Line
`Alt` `NP`	Image
`Alt` `NT`	Table
`Alt` `NCH`	Chart
`Alt` `NM`	Diagram
`Alt` `NW`	Word Art
`Alt` `NV`	Video
`Alt` `NU`	Audio
`Alt` `NSN`	Slide Numbers
`Alt` `NH`	Header & Footer
`Alt` `NA`	Animation
`Alt` `NSC`	Special Characters
`Alt` `NE`	Equation

Design Alt + G

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `GH`	Theme
`Alt` `GB`	Background
`Alt` `GS`	Slide Size / Page Setup

Transitions Alt + K

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `KT`	Transition

Slide Show Alt + S

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `SB`	From Beginning
`Alt` `SC`	From Current Slide
`Alt` `SH`	Hide/Skip Slide

Arrange Alt + A

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `AOR`	Bring to Front
`Alt` `AOK`	Send to Back
`Alt` `AOFW`	Bring Forward
`Alt` `AOBW`	Send Backward
`Alt` `AAL`	Align Left
`Alt` `AAC`	Align Center
`Alt` `AAR`	Align Right
`Alt` `AAT`	Align Top
`Alt` `AAM`	Align Middle
`Alt` `AAB`	Align Bottom
`Alt` `ADH`	Distribute Horizontally
`Alt` `ADV`	Distribute Vertically
`Alt` `ACH`	Center on Page Horizontally
`Alt` `ACV`	Center on Page Vertically
`Alt` `AG`	Group
`Alt` `AU`	Ungroup
`Alt` `AR`	Rotate

Shape Format Alt + J

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `JDAEK`	Send to Back
`Alt` `JDAFF`	Bring to Front
`Alt` `JDAFW`	Bring Forward
`Alt` `JDAEB`	Send Backward
`Alt` `JDAP`	Selection Pane (Format Options)
`Alt` `JDAAL`	Align Left
`Alt` `JDAAR`	Align Right
`Alt` `JDAAC`	Align Center
`Alt` `JDAAT`	Align Top
`Alt` `JDAAB`	Align Bottom
`Alt` `JDAAM`	Align Middle
`Alt` `JDAAH`	Distribute Horizontally
`Alt` `JDAAV`	Distribute Vertically
`Alt` `JDAY`	Rotate
`Alt` `JDSF`	Shape Fill
`Alt` `JDSOW`	Outline Weight
`Alt` `JDSOS`	Outline Dash
`Alt` `JDSE`	Shape Effects (Format Options)
`Alt` `JDSS`	Selection Pane
`Alt` `JDH`	Shape Height (Format Options)
`Alt` `JDW`	Shape Width (Format Options)
`Alt` `JPI`	Replace Image
`Alt` `JPC`	Crop Image
`Alt` `JPF`	Image Format Options
`Alt` `JPR`	Reset Image

Review Alt + R

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `RS`	Spelling
`Alt` `RC`	Comment

View Alt + W

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `WQ`	Zoom
`Alt` `WG`	Snap to Grid
`Alt` `WS`	Guides
`Alt` `WF`	Full Screen
`Alt` `WM`	Motion Panel
`Alt` `WT`	Theme Builder
`Alt` `WP`	Present (Slideshow)
`Alt` `WL`	Normal View
`Alt` `WD`	Grid View (Slide Sorter)
`Alt` `WN`	Show Speaker Notes

Format Alt + O

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `OT`	Format Options
`Alt` `OA`	Animate
`Alt` `OE`	Clear Formatting
`Alt` `OB`	Borders & Lines
`Alt` `OS`	Text
`Alt` `OI`	Align & Indent
`Alt` `OL`	Line & Paragraph Spacing
`Alt` `ON`	Bullets & Numbering
`Alt` `OG`	Image
`Alt` `OK`	Table

Slide Alt + D

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `DN`	New Slide
`Alt` `DD`	Duplicate Slide
`Alt` `DX`	Delete Slide
`Alt` `DS`	Skip Slide
`Alt` `DB`	Change Background
`Alt` `DL`	Apply Layout
`Alt` `DE`	Edit Theme
`Alt` `DC`	Change Theme
`Alt` `DT`	Transition

This list also has its own page, with answers to common questions: PowerPoint Shortcuts in Google Slides.

Word Shortcuts in Google Docs

The 149 Word-style ALT key sequences ShortieCuts brings to Google Docs. Press Alt (Option on Mac) in a document, then type the same letters you would in Word.

149 shortcuts

File Alt + F

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `FND`	Blank Document
`Alt` `FNT`	From a Template
`Alt` `FO`	Open
`Alt` `FA`	Make a Copy
`Alt` `FR`	Rename
`Alt` `FM`	Move
`Alt` `FH`	Share
`Alt` `FU`	Publish to Web
`Alt` `FZ`	Email This File
`Alt` `FEX`	Word (.docx)
`Alt` `FEP`	PDF (.pdf)
`Alt` `FET`	Plain Text (.txt)
`Alt` `FEO`	OpenDocument (.odt)
`Alt` `FER`	Rich Text (.rtf)
`Alt` `FEH`	Web Page (.html)
`Alt` `FEE`	EPUB (.epub)
`Alt` `FEM`	Markdown (.md)
`Alt` `FI`	Version History
`Alt` `FT`	Page Setup
`Alt` `FP`	Print

Home Alt + H

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `HX`	Cut
`Alt` `HC`	Copy
`Alt` `HVK`	Paste (Keep Formatting)
`Alt` `HVT`	Paste Text Only
`Alt` `HFP`	Format Painter
`Alt` `HFF`	Select Font
`Alt` `HFS`	Font Size
`Alt` `HFG`	Grow Font
`Alt` `HFK`	Shrink Font
`Alt` `HFC`	Font Color
`Alt` `HH`	Highlight Color
`Alt` `HI`	Text Highlight Color
`Alt` `H1`	Bold
`Alt` `H2`	Italic
`Alt` `H3`	Underline
`Alt` `H4`	Strikethrough
`Alt` `H5`	Subscript
`Alt` `H6`	Superscript
`Alt` `HSC`	Small Caps
`Alt` `H7L`	lowercase
`Alt` `H7U`	UPPERCASE
`Alt` `H7C`	Capitalize Each Word
`Alt` `HE`	Clear Formatting
`Alt` `HU`	Bullets
`Alt` `HN`	Numbering
`Alt` `H9`	Checklist
`Alt` `HAL`	Align Left
`Alt` `HAC`	Center
`Alt` `HAR`	Align Right
`Alt` `HAJ`	Justify
`Alt` `HAI`	Increase Indent
`Alt` `HAO`	Decrease Indent
`Alt` `HKS`	Single
`Alt` `HK1`	1.15
`Alt` `HK5`	1.5
`Alt` `HKD`	Double
`Alt` `HKC`	Custom Spacing
`Alt` `HKB`	Space Before Paragraph
`Alt` `HKA`	Space After Paragraph
`Alt` `HB`	Borders & Shading
`Alt` `HLL`	Styles Menu
`Alt` `HLN`	Normal Text
`Alt` `HLT`	Title
`Alt` `HLS`	Subtitle
`Alt` `HL1`	Heading 1
`Alt` `HL2`	Heading 2
`Alt` `HL3`	Heading 3
`Alt` `HL4`	Heading 4
`Alt` `HL5`	Heading 5
`Alt` `HL6`	Heading 6
`Alt` `HFD`	Find
`Alt` `HR`	Replace
`Alt` `HSA`	Select All
`Alt` `HD`	Dictate (Voice Typing)

Insert Alt + N

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `NB`	Page Break
`Alt` `NT`	Table
`Alt` `NPD`	From This Device
`Alt` `NPO`	Online Pictures
`Alt` `NPV`	From Drive
`Alt` `NPG`	From Google Photos
`Alt` `NPU`	By URL
`Alt` `NPC`	Camera
`Alt` `NCB`	Bar Chart
`Alt` `NCC`	Column Chart
`Alt` `NCL`	Line Chart
`Alt` `NCP`	Pie Chart
`Alt` `NCS`	Chart From Sheets
`Alt` `ND`	Drawing
`Alt` `NI`	Link
`Alt` `NK`	Bookmark
`Alt` `NM`	Comment
`Alt` `NH`	Header
`Alt` `NO`	Footer
`Alt` `NNU`	Page Number
`Alt` `NE`	Equation
`Alt` `NU`	Symbol
`Alt` `NY`	Emoji
`Alt` `NR`	Horizontal Line
`Alt` `NSD`	Date
`Alt` `NSP`	People
`Alt` `NSF`	File
`Alt` `NSC`	Calendar Event
`Alt` `NSM`	Place
`Alt` `NSR`	Dropdown

Design Alt + G + P

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `GPW`	Watermark
`Alt` `GPC`	Page Color

Layout Alt + P

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `PM`	Margins
`Alt` `PO`	Orientation
`Alt` `PSZ`	Size
`Alt` `PJ1`	One Column
`Alt` `PJ2`	Two Columns
`Alt` `PJ3`	Three Columns
`Alt` `PJM`	More Columns
`Alt` `PBP`	Page Break
`Alt` `PBC`	Column Break
`Alt` `PBN`	Section Break (Next Page)
`Alt` `PBO`	Section Break (Continuous)
`Alt` `PLN`	Line Numbers
`Alt` `PIL`	Indentation Options
`Alt` `PSB`	Space Before Paragraph
`Alt` `PSA`	Space After Paragraph
`Alt` `PH`	Headers & Footers Options
`Alt` `PN`	Page Numbers Options
`Alt` `PP`	Pages / Pageless Format

References Alt + S

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `ST1`	With Page Numbers
`Alt` `ST2`	Dotted Leaders
`Alt` `ST3`	With Blue Links
`Alt` `SF`	Insert Footnote
`Alt` `SC`	Citations

Review Alt + R

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `RS`	Spelling & Grammar
`Alt` `RE`	Dictionary / Thesaurus
`Alt` `RW`	Word Count
`Alt` `RL`	Translate Document
`Alt` `RU`	Language
`Alt` `RC`	New Comment
`Alt` `RP`	Show All Comments
`Alt` `RG`	Track Changes (Suggesting)
`Alt` `RA`	Accept / Reject Suggestions
`Alt` `RM`	Compare Documents

View Alt + W

Keys	Shortcut
`Alt` `WP`	Print Layout
`Alt` `WF`	Focus (Full Screen)
`Alt` `WR`	Ruler
`Alt` `WK`	Navigation Pane (Outline)
`Alt` `WQ`	Zoom
`Alt` `WH`	Show Non-printing Characters
`Alt` `WE`	Equation Toolbar
`Alt` `WME`	Editing
`Alt` `WMS`	Suggesting
`Alt` `WMV`	Viewing

This list also has its own page, with answers to common questions: Word Shortcuts in Google Docs.

FAQ

Can you use Excel Alt shortcuts in Google Sheets?

Not on their own. Google Sheets has no ribbon, so Excel's Alt key-tips do nothing there. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension, press Alt (Option on Mac) in a sheet and Excel-style key-tips appear; type the same letters you would in Excel. ShortieCuts supports 233 Alt sequences.

Does Google Sheets support any Excel keyboard shortcuts natively?

Yes, the basic ones. Copy, paste, undo, bold and Ctrl + arrow navigation work as in Excel, and Help > Keyboard shortcuts has an "Enable compatible spreadsheet shortcuts" switch that adds more Excel-style Ctrl and Shift shortcuts. None of these cover Excel's Alt ribbon sequences such as Alt + H + O + I or Alt + E + S + V.

Is there a built-in way to reach Google Sheets menus from the keyboard?

Yes. Alt + / (Option + / on Mac) opens Search the menus, where you type a command name, and Ctrl + / (Cmd + / on Mac) lists Google's own shortcuts. These work without an extension, but they are different keys from Excel's.

Do the Excel Alt shortcuts work on a Mac?

Yes. With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt to bring up the key-tips, then type the same letters. The trace shortcuts use the Control key.

How much does ShortieCuts cost?

There is a free 14-day trial with no credit card. After that, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year, with automatic volume discounts for teams.

Want the background? Read which Excel shortcuts don't work in Google Sheets, or browse all guides.

Also see the shortcut lists for Google Slides and Google Docs.