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Microsoft Excel Functions Formulas Shortcuts
Start Test
Study First
Subject
:
it-skills
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Trace all precedents (indirect)
ALT + "="
SHIFT + CTRL + {
Alt + E + S + L
ALT + R + G
2. Add/Edit Comment
Shift + F2
=Sum
LN
F5
3. Sum Adjacent Cells
Ctrl + D
=MAXIMUM
F9
Alt + =
4. Trace immediate dependents
ALT + M + D
F9
=ABS
=MATCH
5. At Least 1 Must Be True
=OR
One Variable data table
=Sum
Alt + T + U + A
6. Conditional
ALT + R + G
=IF
COUNT
Mathematical Models
7. Record Macros
PMT
Alt + D + L
Alt + W + M + R
Shift + Ctrl + }
8. Evaluate formula
=
ALT + M + V
Ctrl + D
AVERAGE
9. All Must Be True
NOW
Alt + D + L
=AND
CTRL + ' (apostrophe)
10. Specify one input cell and any number of result cells - often used to explore how altering one value can impact several result cell
=MINIMUM
=VLOOKUP
One Variable data table
Mathematical Models
11. Jump Back to Original Cell
CTRL + ' (apostrophe)
Alt + E + S + R
Stimulation Model
F5 + Enter
12. Trace immediate precedents
Stimulation Model
NOW
PMT
ALT + M + P
13. Sum Numbers
Alt + T + U + A
=COUNTIF
Alt + =
=Sum
14. A model used to investigate dynamic behavior
Absolute Ranges
Two Variable data table
Alt + T + U + A
Stimulation Model
15. Find Based on Column
Relative Ranges
Alt + D + P
=VLOOKUP
ALT + M + D
16. Create Data Table
NOW
Ctrl + ~ + =
SHIFT + CTRL + " (quote)
Alt + D + T
17. Highlight Dependents
STDE
Ctrl + }
=INDEX
=
18. Show all Precedents
Shift + Ctrl + {
=HLOOKUP
Alt + W + M + U
SHIFT + CTRL + " (quote)
19. Refresh Worksheet / Calculate Formulas
=COUNT
F9
SHIFT + CTRL + }
=AND
20. Use Relative References
Alt + W + M + U
=INDEX
CTRL + ~
SUM
21. Trace all dependents (indirect)
SHIFT + CTRL + }
Ctrl + {
MAX
CTRL + [
22. Go to dependent cells
Alt + E + S + L
CTRL + ]
SHIFT + CTRL + " (quote)
COUNT
23. Conditional Count
=AVERAGE
=OR
Two Variable data table
=COUNTIF
24. Trace Precedents
=HLOOKUP
=AVERAGE
Absolute Ranges
Alt + T + U + T
25. Displays the sum of cells with numerical values in the argument range. For example - =SUM(D6:D21) displays the total added together if all the cells are filled.
SUM
Shift + Ctrl + {
SQRT
ALT + W + G
26. Enter Built-In Formula
Alt + E + S + R
Two Variable data table
ALT + M + A + A
Shift + F3
27. View Macros
SHIFT + CTRL + " (quote)
Alt + W + M + V
Alt + E + A + M
Shift + Ctrl + }
28. Advanced Data Filter
Two Variable data table
F5 + Enter
=MAXIMUM
Alt + D + F + A
29. Multiply/Sum Range
Relative Ranges
=SUMPRODUCT
=COUNT
F5
30. Displays the present value of a series of equal payments at a fixed rate for a specified number of payments.
=SUMPRODUCT
Ctrl + }
Shift + F3
PV
31. Copy formula from above cell
32. Select From List
=CHOOSE
F5
Alt + T + U + T
Alt + W + M + U
33. Anchor Cell
F4
Two Variable data table
One Variable data table
STDE
34. Show all Dependents
Alt + T + O + F
Shift + Ctrl + }
Alt + T + U + T
One Variable data table
35. Ranges that have a $ character before the column portion of the reference and/or the row portion of the reference.
Stimulation Model
Alt + D + P
Alt + W + M + V
Absolute Ranges
36. Validate Data
Ctrl + }
Alt + D + L
=AND
CTRL + ]
37. Copy Formula Right
=SUMIF
=COUNTIF
Ctrl + R
Alt + S + C
38. Displays the standard deviation of the numbers contained in the range of the argument.
STDE
LN
Alt + T + U + A
Ctrl + ~ + =
39. Move # of Rows/Columns
MIN
DATE
=OFFSET
=COUNTIF
40. Displays the square root of the number identified in the argument. For example =SQRT(C4) will display the square root of the value in C4.
SQRT
F5
Ctrl + D
FV
41. Zoom to selection
ALT + W + G
Formulas
F5 + Enter
=SUMIF
42. Find Item's Position
F5 + Enter
AVERAGE
=
=MATCH
43. Displays the minimum or smallest of the range identified in the argument. For example - =MIN(E4:E9) displays the minimum or smallest of the numbers contained in the range E4:E9.
Alt + T + O + F
Alt + D + T
CTRL + [
MIN
44. Go to Formulas
Alt + T + O + F
CTRL + ' (apostrophe)
ALT + W + G
CTRL + [
45. Paste Link
SHIFT + CTRL + }
Alt + D + L
=CHOOSE
Alt + E + S + L
46. Recalculate all workbooks
F9
F4
ALT + W + G
=
47. Enter Formula
=Sum
=
Shift + F3
MAX
48. Maximum
=MAXIMUM
CTRL + ]
=COUNT
ALT + "="
49. Find Based on Row
=MINIMUM
SQRT
=HLOOKUP
=MATCH
50. Conditional Sum
Shift + Ctrl + {
=SUMIF
PMT
ALT + M + D