Python in Excel keyboard shortcuts
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Excel for Microsoft 365Python in Excel is now available to Enterprise and Business users running the Current Channel on Windows, starting with Version 2408 (Build 17928.20114), and Monthly Enterprise Channel on Windows, starting with Version 2408 (Build 17928.20216). It’s available in preview for Family and Personal users running the Current Channel on Windows starting with Version 2405 (Build 17628.20164). Python in Excel is available in preview for Education users running the Current Channel (Preview) through the Microsoft 365 Insider Program. It's not currently available for the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel.
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List of keyboard shortcuts
The following list includes keyboard shortcuts that are helpful to know when using Python in Excel.
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Shortcut |
Action |
|---|---|
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=PY |
Enables Python formulas in an Excel cell. |
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Ctrl+Alt+Shift+C |
Changes a Python plot from an image object to linked floating plot. |
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Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F9 |
Resets the Python runtime. May help resolve #BUSY! or #CONNECT! errors. |
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Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F2 |
Launch the Python in Excel code editor task pane. |
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Ctrl+Alt+Shift+M |
Toggles Python formula results between Python objects and Excel values. |
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Ctrl+Alt+Shift+P |
Like =PY, enables Python formulas in the current cell. |
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Ctrl+Enter |
Commits Python formulas in a Python cell. |
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Ctrl+F2 |
Toggles between edit mode in the cell and the formula bar. |
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Ctrl+Shift+F5 |
When a cell contains a card icon, additional data is available inside card. Ctrl+Shift+F5 opens the card to display the additional data. |
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Ctrl+Shift+U |
Expands or collapses the Excel formula bar to view more or fewer lines of code. |
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F2 |
Toggles between Enter mode and Edit mode in a Python cell. Edit mode allows you edit the Python formula, and Enter mode allows you to select additional cells or ranges with your keyboard. |
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F9 |
When a workbook is in Manual Calculation or Partial Calculation mode, F9 recalculates the workbook. |
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