Numbers HotKeys

Apple Numbers is a spreadsheet application provided by Apple. It is powerful and easy to use, and is deeply loved by Mac users. Mastering the shortcut keys of Numbers can greatly improve work efficiency.

Numbers MacOS shortcut keys

Table editing

Shortcut keys Function description
Double Click cell Open the formula editor to edit the formula
Select a cell and ⌘ + A Select all cell contents
+ Click Open the table format menu
Click cell Select the cell
+ Tab Select the previous cell
+ Tab Insert a tab character when editing a cell
Delete the selected table content
Select a b + der and ⌘ + A Select all cell borders
+ Stop editing the cell and select the table
Tab Select the next cell

Object operation

Shortcut keys Function description
+ Arrow Keys Move object ten points
+ Drag Resize from center
+ Click Select other objects
+ + M Mask/unmask objects
Select one object and ⌘ + + A Deselect all objects
+ Click Charts Draw charts
+ L Lock objects
Drag Resize objects
+ + L Unlock objects
+ Click Shapes Draw shapes
+ Drag Rotate
+ Click Deselect other objects
+ D Duplicate objects
Object + + + G Ungroup objects
+ + G Group objects
Exit mask mode
Select one object and ⌘ + A Select all objects
+ Exit text editing mode
+ + Drag Rotate 45 degrees
+ Click Open the shortcut menu for the selected item
Arrow Keys Move the object one point

Text Selection

Shortcut Keys Function Description
+ Extend the selection to the previous line
+ Extend the character selection to the left
Click and ⇧ + Click at other location Select text between click locations
Triple Click Select a paragraph
Double Click Select a word
+ Extend selection to next line
Click + Drag across character Select character
+ → Arrow Extend character selection to the right
+ A Select all
+ + → Arrow Extend selection to end of current word
+ + → Arrow Extend selection to end of current line
+ + Extend selection to beginning of current word
+ + Extend selection to beginning of current line
+ + ↑/⇧ + Home Extend selection to beginning of text
+ + ↓/⇧ + End Extend selection to end of text

Moving text

Shortcuts Function description
+ Move to end of paragraph
+ → Arrow Move to end of current/next word
+ → Arrow Move to end of line
+ Move to beginning of paragraph
Arrow Keys Move character
+ Move to beginning of line
+ Move to beginning of current/previous word

Navigation shortcuts

Shortcuts Function description
Home Go to beginning of spreadsheet
PgDn Scroll down one screen
→ Arrow/↓ Go to the next worksheet if the next worksheet is selected in the worksheet pane
+ PgDn Scroll right one screen
+ PgDn Go to the next spreadsheet
End Go to the end of the spreadsheet
←/↑ Go to the previous worksheet if the previous worksheet is selected in the worksheet pane
page ↑ Scroll up one screen
+ page ↑ Go to the previous spreadsheet
+ page ↑ Scroll left one screen

General shortcut keys

Shortcut keys Function description
+ + N Open the template selector
+ S Save the spreadsheet
+ : Spelling Window
+ J Scroll Selection
+ , Show Preferences
+ E Find Using Selection
+ G Find Next
+ ; Spell Check
+ + S Save As
+ W Close Window
+ > Zoom In
+ + G Find Previous
+ + I Show Inspector Window
+ P Print Selected Spreadsheet
+ + L Show Layout
+ N New Spreadsheet
+ O Open Existing Spreadsheet
+ H Hide Numbers
+ R Show Document Ruler
+ F Find
+ Q Close to Number
+ M Minimize Window
+ + H Hide Other Windows
+ + C Show Color Window

Formatting and Editing Shortcuts

Shortcut Keys Function Description
+ + - Subscript
Delete Previous Character
+ T Show Font Panel
+ Spacebar Insert nonbreaking space
+ C/⌘ + X/⌘ + V Copy/Cut/Paste
+ U Emphasis
+ { Align text to the left
+ /⌘ + - Font size increase/decrease
+ I Italic
+ B Bold
+ ⏎/⌃ + Insert line break
⌫ f + ward Delete next character
Insert paragraph break
+ + | Align text
+ } Align text to the right
Arrow Keys Edit hyperlink without disabling
+ + + V Paste and match target text format
+ Superscript

About Numbers

Numbers is a free spreadsheet application from Apple that provides a simple and intuitive user interface and powerful table processing functions. Users can easily create professional tables, reports, and data charts, and it is an efficient tool for personal and corporate users.

Numbers official website information

Numbers shortcut key FAQ

  1. How ​​to restore the default shortcut keys?
    Open System Preferences, select "Keyboard" > "Shortcuts" > "App Shortcuts" to restore the default settings.

  2. Why are some shortcut keys invalid?
    Check whether the shortcut keys conflict with other systems or applications, and adjust the settings to use them.

  3. How ​​to customize shortcut keys in Numbers?
    Go to "System Preferences" > "Keyboard" > "Shortcuts" to add custom shortcut keys.

  4. Can shortcuts be used on iPad?
    Some shortcuts can be used on iPad by connecting a keyboard.

  5. Does Numbers support exporting a list of shortcuts?
    Numbers does not support exporting a list of shortcuts directly, but you can view the complete list of shortcuts through the official documentation.

  6. How ​​to improve the efficiency of using shortcuts?
    Memorizing commonly used shortcuts and using them with a mouse can greatly improve efficiency.

Summary

Mastering Numbers shortcuts can significantly improve operational efficiency and productivity. I hope this article will help you in your daily work. If you have more questions, you can visit Numbers' official support page.

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