Numbers shortcuts
- 112 shortcuts
- 6 sections
- Apple Apps
- Verified against official docs
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The backslash key is in three Tables shortcuts of the Numbers list, each time with different modifiers: Turn on autofill mode, Autofill from the row above and Autofill from the column before. The same section includes Turn Filters on or off, Apply sorting rules, Merge selected cells and Unmerge selected cells. General has the sheet shortcuts: Add a new sheet, and Switch to the previous sheet and Switch to the next sheet on the two brace keys.
Start with these
- Add a new sheet
- Insert Table
- Edit Cell
- Turn on autofill mode
- Turn Filters on or off
- Apply sorting rules
Tips for Numbers
- Insert the current date ⌃⇧⌘D and Insert the current time ⌃⇧⌘T share their modifiers and use the first letter of date and time.
- Collapse selected category groups ⌘8 and Expand selected category groups ⌘9 use the eight and nine keys with one modifier.
General41
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Insert Table | |
| Next Cell | |
| Previous Cell | |
| Confirm Entry | |
| Edit Cell | |
| Add Link | |
| Paste Style | |
| Save a spreadsheet | |
| Print a spreadsheet | |
| Open template chooser with Language menu | |
| Duplicate a spreadsheet | |
| Open the Numbers User Guide | |
| Enter full-screen view | |
| Return to actual size | |
| Hide Numbers | |
| Quit Numbers and keep windows open | |
| Close the template chooser | |
| Close a window | |
| Zoom in | |
| Show the spreadsheet rulers | |
| Hide other windows | |
| Open an existing spreadsheet | |
| Add a new sheet | |
| Close all windows | |
| Zoom out | |
| Show the Colors window | |
| Undo the last action | |
| Switch to the previous sheet | |
| Minimize a window | |
| Show the Settings window | |
| Hide or show the toolbar | |
| Redo the last action | |
| Open the template chooser | |
| Save as | |
| Switch to the next sheet | |
| Minimize all windows | |
| Zoom to selection | |
| Hide or show the sidebar | |
| Quit Numbers |
Text Formatting25
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Apply boldface to selected text | |
| Delete text to end of paragraph | |
| Make the text superscript | |
| Cut the selection | |
| Paste and match style | |
| Apply italic to selected text | |
| Make the font size bigger | |
| Make the text subscript | |
| Copy the selection | |
| Enter special characters | |
| Apply underline to selected text | |
| Make the font size smaller | |
| Decrease the indent level | |
| Copy the paragraph style | |
| Insert the current time | |
| Delete the previous character | |
| Decrease space between characters | |
| Increase the indent level | |
| Paste the selection | |
| Insert the current date | |
| Show the Fonts window | |
| Delete the word before insertion point | |
| Increase space between characters | |
| Turn text into a link | |
| Paste the paragraph style |
Find10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Place selected text in Find field | |
| Show the next comment | |
| Look up the word at insertion point | |
| Show the previous comment | |
| Find | |
| Check spelling and grammar | |
| Find next | |
| Show Spelling and Grammar window | |
| Find previous | |
| Open a new comment |
Objects14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select all objects | |
| Send object one layer back | |
| Lock selected objects | |
| Deselect all objects | |
| Bring object to the front | |
| Unlock selected objects | |
| Select the next object | |
| Bring object one layer forward | |
| Duplicate the object | |
| Select the previous object | |
| Group selected objects | |
| Mask or unmask the object | |
| Send object to the back | |
| Ungroup selected objects |
Tables21
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add a column to the right | |
| Select all columns that intersect | |
| Autofill from the column before | |
| Expand selected category groups | |
| Add a column to the left | |
| Auto-align cell content | |
| Autofill from the row above | |
| Paste formula results | |
| Insert an equation | |
| Delete selected rows | |
| Merge selected cells | |
| Turn Filters on or off | |
| Open a pop-up menu in a selected cell | |
| Add a row above | |
| Delete selected columns | |
| Unmerge selected cells | |
| Apply sorting rules | |
| Add a row below | |
| Select all rows that intersect | |
| Turn on autofill mode | |
| Collapse selected category groups |
Charts1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Edit chart data references |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Numbers have on macOS?
Numbers has 112 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 6 sections: General, Text Formatting, Find, Objects, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Numbers shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Add a new sheet (⇧⌘N), Insert Table (⇧⌘T), Edit Cell (F2), Turn on autofill mode (⌘\), Turn Filters on or off (⌥⌘F), Apply sorting rules (⇧⌘R). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Numbers shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 112 Numbers shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Numbers keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Numbers keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Numbers shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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