β‘Formatting
How to format cells as scientific notation in Google Sheets
Apply scientific notation (exponent) formatting to the selected cells.
Ctrl + Shift + 6
π Step-by-Step Guide
- 1.Open Google Sheets in your browser.
- 2.Select the cell(s) you want to work with.
- 3.Press Ctrl + Shift + 6 to format cells as scientific notation.
π― Shortcut Keys by Platform
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| π» PC / Windows | Ctrl + Shift + 6 |
| π Mac | Ctrl + Shift + 6 |
| π» Chrome OS | Ctrl + Shift + 6 |
π‘ Pro Tips
- You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
- If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or β + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Google Sheets.
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