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I’m excited to share another time-saving tip - it's my personal fave in Excel! I use it EVERY day! This week, I've got 3 Excel shortcuts to make your spreadsheets hum. Why? Because I’m all about helping you Work Smarter, Not Harder! ✨ Let me know what you love—or what you want more of—by hitting REPLY! Your feedback (like how you adore videos 🎥) shapes this newsletter just for you!
✨ Speed Up Your Excel Game with These Keyboard Tricks!
Tired of clicking through Excel menus? Let’s turbocharge your workflow with three must-know keyboard shortcuts! Today’s Kari’s Tips & Tricks #113 shows you how to insert today’s date, copy data from above, and use Excel’s most popular shortcut—all in seconds. Get ready to work smarter!
⌨️ Master 3 Excel Shortcuts: Date, Copy, and More! 📅📋
Time to Read/Watch: ~2 min
Excel is your data powerhouse, but slow clicks can bog you down. These three shortcuts—inserting today’s date, copying from the cell above, and the #1 go-to command—will make you feel like an Excel ninja! Here’s how to do them in a snap:
Why These Shortcuts?
Keyboard shortcuts are like secret weapons for Excel pros. Instead of navigating menus, you can enter dates, duplicate data, or manage your spreadsheet with a quick key combo. These three are game-changers: one stamps the current date, another grabs data from above, and the most popular one is used by everyone, everywhere!
Think Turbo Mode 🚀
Picture slashing your clicks in half! These shortcuts save time on repetitive tasks, whether you’re logging dates, filling rows, or moving data fast.
How to Use 3 Must-Know Excel Shortcuts
- Insert Today’s Date (Ctrl + ;)
Click any cell where you want the date (e.g., for a log or invoice). Press Ctrl + ; (semicolon). Boom—today’s date (e.g., 4/23/2025) appears! Press Enter to lock it as a static value. - Copy Contents from Cell Above (Ctrl + ')
Select a cell below one with data (e.g., a repeated name or value). Press Ctrl + ' (single quote). The exact contents from the cell above copy instantly! Hit Enter to keep it. - Copy Data Fast (Ctrl + C)
Highlight a cell or range (e.g., numbers or text). Press Ctrl + C to copy. Move to another cell, press Ctrl + V to paste. It’s Excel’s most popular shortcut for moving data like a pro! It seems simple but you'd be surprised how underutilized it is!!
Why You’ll Love It:
- 🎯 Zero Clicks! Skip menus for instant results—perfect for busy spreadsheets.
- 🚀 Super Speed! Slash time on repetitive tasks like logging or copying.
- 😎 Pro Vibes! Impress your team with ninja-level Excel skills!
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You can always find them on my website, under tips and tricks. https://www.learningwithkari.com/blog
https://www.learningwithkari.com/blog/TipsandTricks113
📅 Sneak Peek: Next Week’s Tip!
Want to stay on top of tasks in OneNote? In next week’s Kari’s Tip #114, I’ll show you how to tag notes for action with just a couple of keystrokes! ✅ Stay organized with this simple trick 📝 Stay tuned! 🚀
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Kari Hoien, M.A. in Education Technology
Microsoft Office Expert Trainer and Consultant
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