Set number in Excel with shortcut

Ah, it seems we’ve got a delightful mix of Microsoft Office applications here! Let’s untangle this web of shortcuts and get you sorted out. 🕸️🔍

First off, it’s important to note that the Alt + H + F + I + S shortcut you mentioned is actually specific to Excel, not Word. But hey, no worries—I’ve got your back! Let’s break it down:

1. Excel Shortcut for Number Formatting:

   • The Alt + H + F + I + S combination is indeed a nifty trick in Excel. It allows you to quickly apply various number formats to cells. Here’s how it works:
     • Alt: Press and hold the Alt key.
     • H: While still holding Alt, press H (which opens the “Home” tab).
     • F: Within the “Home” tab, press F (which opens the “Format” menu).
     • I: Now press I (which selects the “Number” category).
     • S: Finally, press S to choose the specific format you want (e.g., General, Currency, Percentage, etc.).

2. Word vs. Excel:

   • Unfortunately, this specific sequence won’t work in Word. Word doesn’t have the same built-in number formatting shortcuts as Excel.
   • In Word, you’d typically format text (such as font styles, alignment, etc.) rather than applying numeric formats.

3. Word’s Approach to Numbering:

   • If you’re looking to create numbered lists or sequences in Word (like bullet points or ordered lists), you can use the built-in numbering features:
     • Click the Numbering button in the Home tab (or use the Alt + H + N shortcut).
     • Word will automatically create a numbered list for you.

4. Excel’s Serial Number Shortcut:

• Since you mentioned serial numbers, let’s focus on Excel:
• To generate a series of numbers (like 1, 2, 3, etc.) in Excel, follow these steps:
1. Type the starting number (e.g., 1) in the first cell where you want the series to begin.
2. With that cell selected, use the keyboard shortcut: Alt + H + F + I + S.
3. Excel will insert a formula that automatically generates a series of numbers.