Excel Ninja

Learn the keyboard shortcuts office pros use, on a real-looking sheet. Then race the clock.

Lessons · untimed

60-second Sprint

As many shortcuts as you can. Fast answers and streaks score more.

Shortcuts you haven't learned yet are shown the first time.

Ready for formulas? Try Excel Formula Desk

These are the Excel for Windows shortcuts. Most also work in Google Sheets.

About Excel Ninja

Excel Ninja teaches Excel keyboard shortcuts on a practice spreadsheet in your browser. You see a small task, like making a column bold. Then you press the right keys. The sheet changes at once, so you see the shortcut work.

How to play

Pick a lesson from five groups. They are Copy and Paste, Formatting, Select and Jump, Data Entry, and Find and Tools.
Each shortcut is shown first, with its keys. Then you're asked for it from memory.
Press the keys on your keyboard. Mac users press the ⌘ key where Windows uses Ctrl.
Stuck? A hint shows the first keys, then the full shortcut.
Finish a lesson for stars. Then try the 60-second Sprint, where fast answers and streaks score more.

What it practises

It practises 27 common Excel shortcuts until your hands know them. That's less mouse work when you build real sheets.

Questions

What are the most useful Excel shortcuts?: Copy, paste, undo, bold and Ctrl + Shift + $ for currency come first. The game also covers selecting rows, AutoSum, Find, Filter and Save.
How do I learn Excel shortcuts fast?: Learn a few at a time, then practise them under a short timer. The lessons and the 60-second Sprint work that way.
Is Excel Ninja free?: Yes. It's free and runs in your browser. You don't need Excel installed, because the practice sheet is part of the game.