Cheat sheet guide
Apple Numbers shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 22 searchable Apple Numbers keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for File & Edit, Cells, Formatting, Find, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- New spreadsheet⌘N
- Edit selected cellReturn
- Bold⌘B
- Find⌘F
- Open⌘O
- Save⌘S
File & Edit
9 shortcuts
New spreadsheet
⌘N
Mac⌘N
Open
⌘O
Mac⌘O
Save
⌘S
Mac⌘S
Print
⌘P
Mac⌘P
Undo
⌘Z
Mac⌘Z
Redo
⇧⌘Z
Mac⇧⌘Z
Copy
⌘C
Mac⌘C
Paste
⌘V
Mac⌘V
Paste and match style
⌥⇧⌘V
Mac⌥⇧⌘V
Cells
7 shortcuts
Edit selected cell
Return
MacReturn
Start a formula
=
Mac=
Confirm and move down
Return
MacReturn
Confirm and move right
Tab
MacTab
Insert line break in cell
⌃Return
Mac⌃Return
Select entire row
⇧Space
Mac⇧Space
Select entire column
⌃Space
Mac⌃Space
Formatting
4 shortcuts
Bold
⌘B
Mac⌘B
Italic
⌘I
Mac⌘I
Underline
⌘U
Mac⌘U
Show format panel options
⌥⌘1
Mac⌥⌘1
Find
2 shortcuts
Find
⌘F
Mac⌘F
Find and replace
⌥⌘F
Mac⌥⌘F
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Apple Numbers shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new spreadsheet.
Can I print this Apple Numbers shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Apple Numbers?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New spreadsheet is — on Windows and ⌘N on macOS where available.
