Does Google Sheets on iPhone support data range navigation shortcuts?

Arrow key navigation between cells is supported with an external keyboard on iPhone. The full Cmd+Arrow data range jump behavior from the desktop version may have limited or no support in the mobile app, the table above covers what is confirmed for the iOS version.

Can I enter formulas in Google Sheets on iPhone using a keyboard?

Yes. Formula entry, navigation within the formula bar, and confirmation shortcuts are available with an external keyboard connected.

Google Sheets Keyboard Shortcuts for iPhone (iOS)

Keyboard shortcuts for Google Sheets on iPhone. Navigate cells, build formulas, and manage spreadsheet data using an external keyboard on iPhone.

Bold: Cmd+B
Underline: Cmd+U
Italicise: Cmd+I
Find and replace: Cmd+F
Strikethrough: Cmd+Shift+X
Undo: Cmd+Z
Redo: Shift+Z
Select column: Ctrl+Space
Select row: Shift+Space
Select all: Cmd+A
Print: Cmd+P
Copy: Cmd+C

Cut: X
Paste: Cmd+V
Centre align: Cmd+Shift+E
Left align: Cmd+Shift+L
Right align: Cmd+Shift+R
Insert rows above (with rows selected): Cmd+Opt+=
Insert columns to the left (with columns selected): Cmd+Opt+=
Move selection by cell: Up
or
Down
or
Left
or
Right
Expand selection by cell: Shift+Up
or
Shift+Down
or
Shift+Left
or
Shift+Right
Move to the edge of the current data region: Cmd+Up
or
Cmd+Down
or
Cmd+Left
or
Cmd+Right
Expand the selection to the edge of the data regionIf the next cell is empty, expands to the next empty cell in that direction instead.: Cmd+Shift+Up
or
Cmd+Shift+Down
or
Cmd+Shift+Left
or
Cmd+Shift+Right
Delete content from cell: Del

Intro

Google Sheets on iPhone has a dedicated mobile app that supports keyboard shortcuts when an external keyboard is connected via Bluetooth. The shortcut set is smaller than on desktop, covering cell navigation, formula entry, and basic formatting. These are the actions most likely to save time when editing a spreadsheet from a phone with a keyboard.

iPhone-specific shortcut notes

External keyboard required. Google Sheets keyboard shortcuts on iPhone only activate with a physical keyboard connected.

Command modifier. Google Sheets on iPhone uses Command when a Bluetooth keyboard is connected, following iOS keyboard conventions.

Cell navigation. Moving between cells by arrow key and navigating within the spreadsheet are available with an external keyboard, making it practical to review and edit data without tapping individual cells.

Formula entry. Entering a formula, navigating within the formula bar, and confirming or canceling an entry are keyboard-accessible.

Basic formatting. Cmd+B, Cmd+I, and other standard formatting shortcuts work in the Sheets iOS app with an external keyboard connected.

Discovering shortcuts. Holding Command on a connected keyboard in the Sheets iOS app shows available shortcuts for the current context.

Printable PDF

The Google Sheets iPhone shortcut list is available as a printable PDF.

FAQ

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Visit the Google Sheets app page for an overview and helpful links.

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