Master Excel: Essential File Options Shortcuts You Need Now

by Excel24x7May 6th, 2025
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Here is a list of shortcuts available in the Excel application. These shortcuts can help you use Excel more **quickly** and **efficiently**
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Here is a list of File Options shortcuts available in the Excel application. These shortcuts can help you use Excel more quickly and efficiently.

Create a New Workbook


Using the Shortcut CTRL + N to create a New Workbook in Excel


As shown in the image above, pressing the CTRL + N keyboard shortcut in Excel creates a new workbook. By default, a blank workbook will be opened instantly when you use this shortcut.

Open a Workbook:


Using the Shortcut CTRL + O to create Open a Workbook in Excel


As shown in the image above, pressing the CTRL + O keyboard shortcut in Excel opens a workbook. You can choose the Excel file from the list of saved files.

Save a Workbook:


Using the Shortcut CTRL + S to create Save a Workbook in Excel


As shown in the image above, pressing the CTRL + S keyboard shortcut in Excel saves a workbook.

Save as Workbook:


Using the Shortcut F12 to create Save as a Workbook in Excel


As shown in the image above, pressing the F12 keyboard shortcut in Excel saves it as a workbook. You can choose the location and output filename of the Excel file.

Print a File:


Using the Shortcut CTRL + P to create Print a Workbook in Excel


As shown in the image above, pressing the CTRL + P keyboard shortcut in Excel opens the print window. Once you've chosen the printing options, you can print the Excel documents easily.

Open a Print Preview Window:


Using the Shortcut CTRL + F12 to create Print a Workbook in Excel


As shown in the image above, pressing the CTRL + F12 keyboard shortcut in Excel opens a Print Preview Window for a workbook.

Close the Current Workbook:


Using the Shortcut CTRL + F4 to close a Workbook in Excel


As shown in the image above, pressing the CTRL + F4 keyboard shortcut in Excel closes the current workbook.

Close Excel:


Using the Shortcut ALT + F4 to close Excel application


As shown in the image above, pressing the ALT + F4 keyboard shortcut in Excel closes the entire Excel Application.


You can find the detailed shortcuts list (230+) on our published page:



That’s it. This tutorial was originally published on Excel File Options Shortcuts List & It’s Explanations!


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