Favorite Lesser-Known Excel Shortcuts
By Michael Ersevim 

Many actuaries can utilize keyboard short-cuts so well, it seems as if they are playing the piano more than using a computer keyboard. Here are a few of the lesser-known but very handy short-cuts to assist you in your daily work-flow. These are powerful, so use them wisely….

Keyboard Commands	What it does
Alt-P, D, Q	Prevents dumb Excel questions from co-workers for up to 8 hours.
Ctrl-H, +/-	Increases/Decreases the office temperature by 1 degree F.
Alt-Shift-T, M, I	Curtails explanations of unwanted personal details.
Alt-H, U, T, P	Drops a co-worker’s noisy cell phone conversation.
Ctrl-Shift-J, 5, M	Gives you five more minutes before a meeting to print your exhibits.
Alt-I, C, U	Sends contagious co-workers home to recover.
Ctrl-I, M, 1, %	Maximizes your portion of the annual bonus pool.
Alt-Shift-4, 1, 1	Brings you up to speed on the office rumor-mill.
Ctrl-W, W, E	Helps you prevail in any wrestling matches with other departments.