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SheetSpeed shortcut list

Every Excel-style shortcut SheetSpeed adds to Google Sheets. On a Mac, use Option for Alt and ⌘ for Ctrl. Alt sequences are pressed one key after another; Ctrl chords are held together.

Shortcuts

ActionKeysWhat it doesTier
Trace precedentsCtrl+Shift+[Panel on the active formula; ↑↓ to navigate, Enter to drill, F5 to returnCore
Trace dependentsCtrl+Shift+]Bounded, cancelable scan for cells that reference the selectionPro (launching soon)
Paste valuesAlt, E, S, VRoutes to native Paste special → valuesCore
Paste formulasAlt, E, S, FRoutes to native Paste special → formulasCore
Paste formatsAlt, E, S, TRoutes to native Paste special → formatCore
Insert rowsCtrl+Shift+=Native Insert → RowsCore
Delete selected rowsCtrl+Shift+-Native Edit → Delete → RowsCore
Borders pickerAlt, H, B (+ letter)Native borders paletteCore
Freeze panes (above and left)Alt, W, F, FFreeze helpersPro (launching soon)
Toggle filterCtrl+Shift+LNative create/remove filterCore
Number / currency / date / percent format cyclesCtrl+Shift+1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Cycle custom formats on the selectionComing later (Pro)
Font color cycleCtrl+Shift+FCycle font colorsPro (launching soon)
Fill color cycleCtrl+Shift+KCycle fill colorsPro (launching soon)
Export selection as imageCtrl+Shift+CPNG to clipboard when the browser allowsPro (launching soon)
Goal seekAlt, A, W, GPreview the solved value, then applyPro (launching soon)
What-if data tableAlt, A, W, TOne- or two-input scenario tablePro (launching soon)
Command paletteCtrl+Shift+SpaceSearch commands in Sheets and SlidesCore

Core is free. Pro is launching soon (planned $7.99/mo, $69/yr, or $149 lifetime, with a 14-day free trial). It will add trace dependents, goal seek, and what-if tables, and future Pro tools will be included at no extra cost. Rows marked "Coming later (Pro)" will join Pro when they ship. All bindings can be changed in SheetSpeed Settings.

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FAQ

Does Google Sheets support Excel shortcuts without an extension?

Partly. In Google Sheets, open Help → Keyboard shortcuts and turn on "Enable compatible spreadsheet shortcuts". That adds many Excel-style Ctrl shortcuts, but not Excel's sequential Alt ribbon paths or trace precedents. Extensions such as SheetSpeed fill those gaps.

Can I change SheetSpeed's shortcuts?

Yes. Bindings are customizable in SheetSpeed Settings.