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What does the F1 key do?

Uses for the F1 key in Excel

In Excel, F1 will activate Microsoft's Help tool.

Alt - F1 will create a default chart from the selected data.

Shift - F1 will activate the 'What's This' section of Microsoft Help. Click on any part of the screen to see what it is.

Alt - Shift - F1 will insert a new worksheet.

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