Contents

Introduction
Welcome
33s
Using the exercise files
17s
1. Top 10 Shortcuts
Enter data or formulas in nonadjacent cells simultaneously
3m 17s
Copy data or formulas down a column instantly
2m 49s
Instantly enter today's date or time
3m 20s
Convert formulas to values with a simple drag
5m 4s
Adjust all or selected column widths or row heights in a flash
4m 43s
Display all worksheet formulas instantly
3m 30s
Create charts instantly with either of these keystroke shortcuts
2m 54s
Display Print Preview instantly
2m 25s
Undo, redo, and repeat with keystrokes
3m 53s
Zoom in and out quickly
3m 23s
2. Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar Tips
Expand/collapse ribbon and fullscreen views
2m 43s
Access ribbon commands with Alt key sequences
3m 36s
Adjust the Quick Access Toolbar
7m 31s
3. Display Shortcuts
Create split screens and frozen titles in a flash
8m 34s
Restore missing labels and hide repeating labels
8m 46s
Customize the display of status bar totals
5m 22s
4. Navigation Shortcuts
Navigate between workbooks efficiently
3m 37s
Navigate between worksheets efficiently
5m 15s
Navigate within worksheets
7m 10s
Open, close, save, and create new workbooks with keystrokes
5m 50s
5. Selection Shortcuts
Select entire row, column, region, or worksheet
6m 58s
Select noncontiguous ranges and visible cells only
8m 26s
6. Data Entry and Editing Shortcuts
Accelerate data entry
9m 54s
Enter dates and date series efficiently

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Enter times and time series efficiently
3m 15s
Use custom lists for rapid data entry and list-based sorting
9m 18s
Enhance editing tools
3m 40s
7. Drag and Drop Techniques
Accelerate copy and move tasks
5m 46s
Accelerate worksheet copying and moving
4m 12s
Drag and insert cells with the Shift key
2m 49s
Display Paste Special options instantly
5m 46s
Accelerate Copy/Move/Paste actions with the right mouse button
6m 56s
8. Formula Shortcuts
Create formulas rapidly
6m 26s
Select all cells that depend on the active cell
5m 9s
Select all cells that can affect the active cell
4m 9s
Use AutoSum shortcuts
3m 53s
Use rounding shortcuts
5m 30s
Generate random numbers
5m 3s
Count the number of unique entries
5m 14s
Perform calculations without formulas
3m 2s
9. Operational Shortcuts
Insert, delete, hide, and unhide columns and rows rapidly
5m
Re-align imported text
5m 44s
Select and manipulate blank cells
6m 30s
Collapse and expand detail quickly with outlining shortcuts
9m 58s
Create double-spaced or triple-spaced printouts quickly
2m 53s
10. Formatting Shortcuts
Use keystroke shortcuts for frequently needed numeric formats
6m 29s
Accentuate data with alignment tools
6m 2s
Add a color background to every 5th row in a range
5m 40s
Use conditional formatting based on comparison criteria
5m 13s
Use conditional formatting to highlight formula cells only
2m 54s
Create custom formats: Dot leaders and more
6m 1s
Use special formats for times over 24 hours

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Add/remove strikethrough and borders with keystroke shortcuts
3m 34s
Quickly format phone and SS numbers
3m 54s
11. Data Management Techniques
Sort data with single buttons
4m 34s
Clean up spaces quickly with the TRIM function
4m 37s
Identify and eliminate duplicates
6m 21s
Split column data using Text to Columns and Flash Fill
5m 26s
Join data with the TEXTJOIN function and Flash Fill
4m 46s
Ensure unique entries with data validation rules
5m 19s
Force typed dates to be weekdays only with data validation rules
4m 31s
Display unique items from large lists
5m 17s
12. Charting and Visual Object Tips
Manipulate chart placement with dragging techniques
3m 44s
Create chart titles from cell content
2m 48s
Create and manipulate shapes with the Shift, Ctrl, and Alt keys
7m 20s
Create linked dynamic and linked static images
7m 42s
13. Ten Tiny Tips
Become a more proficient Excel user with these short tips
7m 22s
Conclusion
Goodbye
33s