In Google Sheets, efficiently navigating between different tabs (sheets) in a workbook can significantly enhance productivity, especially when working with complex spreadsheets containing multiple sheets.
Shortcut to Switch Tabs in Google Sheets
Below are the shortcuts to switch tabs in Google Sheets:
On Windows or Chrome OS:
To go to the previous sheet:
Ctrl + Shift + PageUp
To go to the next sheet:
Ctrl + Shift + PageDown
On macOS:
To go to the previous sheet:
Option (⌥) + Up arrow
To go to the next sheet:
Option (⌥) + Down arrow
These shortcuts allow you to navigate efficiently between different sheets within the same Google Sheets document.
How to Use the Shortcuts:
- On Windows, press and hold Ctrl and Shift, then press Page Up to switch to the left tab or Page Down to switch to the right tab.
- On macOS, press and hold Cmd and Shift, then press Fn + Up Arrow to switch to the left tab or Fn + Down Arrow to switch to the right tab.
Alternate Way to Switch Tabs in Google Sheets
You can also switch tabs in Google Sheets by simply clicking on the tab names at the bottom of the spreadsheet window.
Additional Things to Know:
- These shortcuts cycle through the tabs in the order they are arranged. If you have many tabs, it might be quicker to reorder them for easier access or to use the mouse for non-consecutive tab switching.
- Remember, these shortcuts might vary or conflict with system or browser-specific shortcuts, so it’s essential to be aware of your specific configuration.
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