Open help

Windows	Mac
F1	⌘/

About This Shortcut

This shortcut launches the Excel help system. On Windows, use the F1 key to launch Excel's help system. On a Mac, use Command + /.

Note: in Excel 2016 for Mac, you can use F1 to launch help.

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