Insert a chart with a single keystroke

Make a new chart in no time with this simple keyboard shortcut.
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Keyboard shortcut to insert a new chart

To create a new chart, you need to first select the data that the chart will be based on. You can do this with either the keyboard or the mouse.

Then, use this shortcut to make a new chart:

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Keyboard shortcut to create a new chart

This shortcut will insert a chart in a new worksheet in the current workbook.

After the chart is inserted, you can change its appearance and chart type to match how you want it to look.


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