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Fix: Keyboard Shortcuts are Not Working in Excel
Get your shortcuts back in only three steps
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Updated onNovember 8, 2023
updated onNovember 8, 2023
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We use Microsoft Excel to organize data, manage budgets, and track progress. But, if you’ve ever faced a scenario where the keyboard shortcuts in Excel, you know how challenging it can be.
Fortunately, although disruptive, these issues can often be fixed with a few adjustments or by changing keyboard settings. This guide will explain why this may happen and offer actionable solutions to regain your workflow’s speed.
Why are my keyboard shortcuts not working in Excel?
How do I fix my keyboard shortcuts in Excel?
1. Check for Macro Interferences
If you’re a power user using alternative keyboard shortcuts, macros, or even the screen keyboard, some might interfere with your basic shortcuts.
2. Close Conflicting Software
You can also check Task Manager processes to ensure your programs are properly closed.
3. Update Excel
Commonly used keyboard shortcuts in Excel
We also compiled a list ofthe most popular keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11, so be sure to check it out. If you use Outlook daily, maybethis incredibly detailed list of shortcutswill help.
With these simple solutions, most Excel users should find their favorite keyboard shortcuts back in action. You can now open dialog boxes, drop-down menus, file menus, and other repetitive tasks with your most used key combinations.
To avoid a similar scenario in the future, check your key shortcuts every time you change your keyboard layout, add macro shortcuts, modify language settings, change any control keys, or revert to default settings.
For more solutions, you might want to check ourCtrl + D shortcut is not workingguide.
The shortcut issue is pretty standard and many users also reported it for Microsoft Word, butwe’ve found some quick resolutions. If you know any other tips and tricks on making keyboard shortcuts work again in Excel, let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Keyboard issues,Microsoft Excel,Windows 11
Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
