Ctrl Shift up or down arrow: Selects all of the cells directly above (up arrow) or below (down arrow) the selected cell.You can use the Ctrl Z keyboard shortcut or the backward arrow in the upper left-hand corner of the Excel window, above the navigation menu. Ctrl Z: This command undoes the last action you took in the worksheet.Some of these are universal across Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, etc.) but are still very helpful when using Excel. Here are some shortcuts that you may not be aware of. One of the top Excel tips is getting acquainted with shortcuts. Excel trick 10: Essential shortcut keys and tips