BeginnerKeyboard Shortcuts
Edit the cell you are standing on
Open a cell for editing without reaching for the mouse or the formula bar.
2 min10 points
Real situations from working spreadsheets — sales targets, commission tiers, messy exports, aged invoices. Numbered in recommended order: start at 1 and work down, or filter to what you need.
6 exercises — Keyboard Shortcuts
Open a cell for editing without reaching for the mouse or the formula bar.
Copy the cell above into the cells you have selected, without dragging.
Stamp the current date into a cell as a fixed value.
Cycle a reference through its absolute and relative forms while editing.
Reach the paste-special dialog to drop formulas and keep results.
Extend a selection to the last filled row in one press.
| # | Exercise | Functions | Difficulty | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Edit the cell you are standing onNo dataset — this one is about your hands | — | Beginner | 2 min | 10 pts |
| 11 | Fill a formula down a columnNo dataset — this one is about your hands | — | Beginner | 3 min | 10 pts |
| 14 | Type today's date without typing itNo dataset — this one is about your hands | — | Beginner | 3 min | 10 pts |
| 35 | Add the dollar signs without typing themNo dataset — this one is about your hands | — | Intermediate | 4 min | 20 pts |
| 37 | Paste the numbers, not the formulasNo dataset — this one is about your hands | — | Intermediate | 4 min | 20 pts |
| 39 | Select to the bottom of the dataNo dataset — this one is about your hands | — | Intermediate | 4 min | 20 pts |