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Excel Shortcuts in Google Sheets

Use familiar Excel-style shortcuts in Google Sheets: Alt keys, Trace Precedents and Dependents, formatting, navigation, Sensitivity Tables, and more.

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Press Alt, then type the Excel sequence

Alt + H, F, CFont Color
Alt + H, HFill Color
Ctrl + Shift + 1Number Format
Ctrl + Shift + SAuto Color Cells
Ctrl + Shift + [Trace Precedents
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Built-in shortcuts

Formatting, auditing & analysis

Features

Keyboard-first spreadsheet workflows

XLKeys brings Google Sheets Alt key shortcuts, formatting commands, and model analysis tools to people who already know Excel.

Press Alt, then type the Excel sequence

Alt + H, F, CFont Color
Alt + H, HFill Color
Ctrl + Shift + 1Number Format
Ctrl + Shift + SAuto Color Cells
Ctrl + Shift + [Trace Precedents

Excel-Style Alt Keys

Press Alt once, then type the familiar ribbon sequence. XLKeys brings Excel-style Alt-key workflows to Google Sheets.

XLKeys formatting shortcuts shown in the Chrome extension popup

Formatting Shortcuts

Format cells from the keyboard with number and date formats, font and fill colors, borders, alignment, merge, freeze panes, and more.

XLKeys Trace Precedents and Trace Dependents modals inside Google Sheets

Formula Auditing

Trace precedents and dependents for any cell. Instantly see which cells feed into a formula and where a value flows downstream.

XLKeys Sensitivity Table modal with row and column input cell fields

Sensitivity Tables

Build two-input sensitivity tables by varying row and column assumptions and seeing how your model changes in a clean output grid.

XLKeys Goal Seek modal with Set Cell, To Value, and By Changing Cell fields

Goal Seek

Set a target value and let XLKeys find the input needed to reach it, just like Excel's Goal Seek inside Google Sheets.

XLKeys Auto-Color example showing hardcodes, formulas, and references color-coded in a model

Auto-Color

Classify formulas, hardcodes, same-sheet references, and cross-sheet references with one shortcut.

How it works

Up and running in 30 seconds

Three steps from install to using Excel shortcuts in Google Sheets.

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1

Install the Extension

Add XLKeys to Chrome in one click from the Chrome Web Store. No sign-up required.

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2

Open Google Sheets

Navigate to any Google Sheets spreadsheet. XLKeys activates automatically — look for the XLKeys badge in the toolbar.

Alt→H→F→C
Font Color
Ctrl→Shift→[
Trace Precedents
Ctrl→Shift→1
Number Format
3

Use Excel Shortcuts

Press familiar Alt-key sequences and keyboard shortcuts to format, navigate, audit formulas, and analyze models — just like in Excel.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Sign up free with a 30-day Pro trial. Upgrade when you're ready.

Free

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Everything you need to start using Excel-style shortcuts in Google Sheets.

  • Excel-style Alt-key sequences
  • Number, date & currency formats
  • Borders, alignment, fonts & colors
  • Freeze panes & merge cells
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30-Day Free Trial

Pro

$5/month

or $50/year (save $10)

Advanced formatting, auditing, and model analysis tools for serious spreadsheet users.

  • Everything in Free
  • Full formatting shortcut library
  • Goal Seek solver
  • Sensitivity Tables
  • Trace Precedents
  • Trace Dependents
  • Auto-Color classification
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does XLKeys access or store my spreadsheet data?+
XLKeys uses the Google Sheets API only for spreadsheets you authorize for XLKeys, such as when applying formatting or reading formulas for auditing features. It never sends spreadsheet contents to an external server; everything stays between your browser and Google.
Do I need to sign up to use XLKeys?+
No account is required for the free tier. Just install the Chrome extension and start using shortcuts immediately. When you create an account you automatically get a 30-day free trial of all Pro features — no credit card required.
Which Excel shortcuts are supported?+
XLKeys supports familiar Excel-style Alt-key sequences and keyboard shortcuts for formatting, navigation, formula auditing, and model analysis. The free tier covers core formatting shortcuts, while Pro unlocks advanced tools like Trace Precedents, Trace Dependents, Goal Seek, and Sensitivity Tables.
Can I cancel my Pro subscription anytime?+
Yes, you can cancel anytime from your account dashboard. You'll retain Pro access until the end of your current billing period.
Is there a free trial for Pro?+
Yes! Every new account gets a 30-day free trial of all Pro features automatically — no credit card required. After the trial you can subscribe for $5/month or $50/year.

Guides

Learn spreadsheet workflows faster

Practical guides for using Excel shortcuts, formula auditing, and what-if analysis in Google Sheets.

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