Use Scientific Notation for Numbers
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Formatting Shortcuts
Ctrl + Shift + ^
⌘ + Shift + ^
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + Shift + ^
Instructions
1. Select the cells
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + ^
3. Applies scientific notation
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + ^
3. Applies scientific notation
Keyboard Shortcut
⌘ + Shift + ^
Instructions
1. Select the cells
2. Press Command + Shift + ^
3. Applies scientific notation
2. Press Command + Shift + ^
3. Applies scientific notation
💡 Pro Tip: Ideal for very large or very small numbers.