📊Excel Shortcut

Open Workbook

Detailed guide to use "Open Workbook" in Excel

Shortcut Keys

The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.

Windows

Ctrl+O
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Windows: Ctrl+O

Mac

⌘+O
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Mac: Cmd+O

Basic Info

Category
Other
Difficulty
★☆☆(Beginner)

How to Use

  1. 1Select the target cell/range if needed
  2. 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
  3. 3Open Workbook is executed

Practice

This shortcut conflicts with browser-reserved keys here, so this page shows the reference only.

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Usage Tip

Open an existing workbook.

Related Shortcuts

New Workbook

Same category
Ctrl + N

Save

Same category
Ctrl + S

Save As

Same category
F12

Print

Same category
Ctrl + P

Close Workbook

Same category
Ctrl + W

Insert Cells/Rows/Columns

Same category
Ctrl + Shift + +

Delete Cells/Rows/Columns

Same category
Ctrl + -

Hide Row

Same category
Ctrl + 9

More In This Category

Print

Ctrl + P

Save

Ctrl + S

New Workbook

Ctrl + N
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FAQ

What is the shortcut for Open Workbook?

Windows: Ctrl+O. Mac: Cmd+O.

How do I use Open Workbook?

Use it on the active workbook or selection to keep routine work keyboard-first.

What shortcuts should I practice after Open Workbook?

Practice save, Save As, and copy next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.

Where can I practice Open Workbook?

This shortcut conflicts with browser keys and has no individual drill. Open the practice list to choose a supported shortcut.

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