Alt + R + S in Google Sheets (Spelling)
Runs a spell check on the sheet.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In Excel: Review tab, Review. In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: "Spell Check".
What Alt + R + S Does in Excel
Runs a spell check on the sheet.
How to Use Alt + R + S in Google Sheets
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Sheet.
- Select the cells you want to work on (if the command needs a selection).
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). Excel-style key-tips appear over the sheet.
- Press R, then S. ShortieCuts runs Spelling, just like Excel.
Without an extension: Google Sheets doesn't support Excel's Alt key-tips, so Alt + R + S won't run Spelling on its own.
Related Shortcuts
| Keys | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| 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. |
FAQ
Does Alt + R + S work in Google Sheets?
Not on its own. Google Sheets doesn't have Excel's ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + R + S won't run Spelling. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, Alt + R + S works in Google Sheets the same way it does in Excel.
What does Alt + R + S do in Excel?
Spelling. Runs a spell check on the sheet.
How do I use Alt + R + S on a Mac?
With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then R, then S: Option + R + S. The same key-tips appear as on Windows.
Is ShortieCuts free?
ShortieCuts has a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed. After the trial, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year.