By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Making the volunteer job list and typing Griddle, Coffee and Dishes for the hundredth time? Press Alt + Down Arrow and pick from what’s already in the column.
The Shortcut
- Alt + ↓: pick from entries already in the column
- Arrow keys to choose, Enter to fill it in
- Same spelling every time
- Excel on Windows
Bonus Tip: Quick Borders
Select a range and press Ctrl + Shift + & for an outline border. Ctrl + Shift + _ removes it.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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