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Workbook shortcut
Switch to the next workbook window
Ctrl + F6 on Windows, ⌘ + ` on Mac.
Rarely usedDifficulty 1000 · Capable
When to use it
Switches to the next workbook window, the same as Ctrl + Tab.
The shape of it
- Windows
Ctrl + F6
- Mac
⌘ + `
Worked examples
Next workbook
Press Ctrl + F6 → The next open workbook
Cycle.
Previous
Ctrl + Shift + F6 → Previous
Reverse.
Arrange
View, Arrange All → Side by side
See both.
Worth knowing
- Ctrl + Tab is easier to reach.
- New Window creates a second view of one workbook.
- Mac uses ⌘ + `.
Where it goes wrong
- Does not switch between separate Excel instances.
- Laptops may need Fn.
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