What does F4 do?
In Microsoft Excel, F4 means: While editing a formula, cycle through absolute/relative reference modes ($A$1, A$1, $A1, A1).
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Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Platform not independently verified | While editing a formula, cycle through absolute/relative reference modes ($A$1, A$1, $A1, A1) Verification pending |
| Google Sheets | Platform not independently verified | Cycle between $A$1, A$1, $A1, and A1 in formula Verification pending |
| Adobe Acrobat | Platform not independently verified | Show or hide the page thumbnails panel Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does F4 do?
- In Microsoft Excel, F4 means: While editing a formula, cycle through absolute/relative reference modes ($A$1, A$1, $A1, A1).
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Adobe Acrobat. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.