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# **Open Insert Function**

<dl><dt>**Windows**</dt>
<dd>`Shift+F3`</dd>
<dt>**Mac**</dt>
<dd>`Shift+F3`</dd>
</dl>

Shift+F3

Opens the Insert Function dialog to search for a function. Inside a formula it opens the arguments box for the function you are typing.

## **More Formulas shortcuts**

- [**Accept a suggested function**`Tab`](https://practiceexcelonline.com/shortcuts/accept-autocomplete)
- [**Enter an array formula**`Ctrl+Shift+Enter`](https://practiceexcelonline.com/shortcuts/array-formula)
- [**Insert AutoSum**`Alt+=`](https://practiceexcelonline.com/shortcuts/autosum)
- [**Recalculate all open workbooks**`F9`](https://practiceexcelonline.com/shortcuts/calculate-now)
- [**Recalculate the active sheet**`Shift+F9`](https://practiceexcelonline.com/shortcuts/calculate-sheet)
- [**Toggle absolute and relative references**`F4`](https://practiceexcelonline.com/shortcuts/toggle-absolute)

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