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Keyboard Shortcuts to use with a Macintosh Computer You can avoid reaching for the mouse if you are familiar with keyboard shortcuts. If you forget one of these, use the mouse and go to the menu bar.
In each pull down menu you will see keyboard commands given in the right side of the window. Commonly used keyboard combinations To use one of these combinations Hold the Command (Apple) key down and strike the letter key Open a new workbook quickly. Cut- Removes the selection from the active document and places it on the clipboard. Opens a previously saved document.
Copies the selection to the clipboard Closes the active window, but does not Exit Excel. Paste - Inserts the contents of the clipboard at the insertion point (cursor) or whatever is selected. Saves the active document with its current file name, location and format. Selects all on the active worksheet. Prints the active file, also gives the opportunity to change print options Find - Searches for specified text in the active document Exit - Closes Microsoft Excel. Bold - Formats selected text; make text bold, or remove bold formatting Undo the last action.
This selection can be repeated several times. Italic - Formats selected text; make text italic or remove italic Redo - After an action has been undone, it can be reinstated in the document.