When your Excel sheet has hundreds or thousands of rows, scrolling to find a specific cell can take a lot of time. That’s where the Go To shortcut comes in.
With Ctrl + G or F5, you can instantly go to any cell—no scrolling needed.
What is Go To in Excel?
Go To is a quick way to move to a specific cell or range in Excel without scrolling. You just need to know the cell name — like A1, C10, or Z1000.
How to Use Ctrl + G or F5:
1. Press Ctrl + G or F5,
2. The Go To box will appear,
3. Type the cell address (like B15 or AA200),
4. Press Enter or click OK.
5. Excel will take you directly to that cell.
Use “Go To Special”:
In the Go To box, click Special to find:
- Blank cells
- Cells with formulas
- Cells with comments
- Cells with conditional formatting And more…
Why Use Go To?
It saves time and avoids unnecessary scrolling. It is super helpful when your sheet has thousands of rows.
Want to learn how Go To works in Microsoft Word too?
Read this Go To Feature in Microsoft Word – Shortcut, Uses & Guide