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Microsoft Office Shortcuts and Speed Tips (Udemy.com)

Work faster, not harder in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and PowerPoint with these shortcuts tips

4.6
19,194 reviews

Created by: Christopher Boykin

Last updated November 2017

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This is not a course that teaches Excel, Word or PowerPoint from scratch. It's a shortcut drill: four short sections covering Windows navigation, then keystroke tricks specific to each program, taught by Christopher Boykin with Alex Mozes credited as co-instructor. At 16 lectures and 54 minutes total, reviewers treat it more like a tune-up than a full course, something to work through in one sitting.

Students describe the teaching as clear, quick and engaging, and several say they picked up tricks they'd never seen before. The most repeated request is for a downloadable cheat sheet, since the course packs in a lot of keystrokes with nothing to reference afterward. One reviewer, in a three-star review, says the pace moves too fast to absorb everything on a first watch.

The course was last updated in November 2017, so anyone on a recent Office or Microsoft 365 build should expect a handful of menus or ribbons that look different now, though core shortcuts tend to age well. Given the short runtime and the 4.6 rating across more than 19,000 reviews, it's a low time commitment with a high hit rate for anyone who already knows these programs and just wants to move faster in them.

Best forOffice regulars who want faster keystrokes, not a lesson in what the programs do
Skip it ifYou're new to Excel, Word or PowerPoint and need to learn the basics first

Pros

  • Covers Windows, Excel, Word and PowerPoint shortcuts in under an hour
  • Reviewers repeatedly call the teaching clear and to the point
  • 4.6 rating from over 19,000 reviews suggests it reliably delivers on its narrow promise
  • Tab navigation taught early lets students switch apps and practice immediately

Cons

  • No downloadable cheat sheet, so reviewers have to rewatch or take their own notes
  • Last updated in 2017, so some screens may not match current Office versions
  • Only 54 minutes of content, so depth on any single program is thin
Great information! I learned so much. It would be great to have a cheat sheet of all of these short cuts as A LOT of information was covered.
Monica Paxton, a student

Listed as Intermediate but really just needs basic familiarity with Office, not beginner-level instruction

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What you will learn

  • Navigate, select and edit your files without using the mouse.
  • Increase your productivity by many factors
  • Have hours of free time thanks to the new speed you can work.

Course content

4 sections · 16 lectures · 52 min of video 4 quizzes

  1. 1Introduction 4 free previews4 lectures · 1 quiz · 9 min
  2. 2Excel 1 free preview6 lectures · 1 quiz · 17 min
  3. 3Word4 lectures · 1 quiz · 21 min
  4. 4PowerPoint2 lectures · 1 quiz · 5 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • If you use Microsoft Windows and programs like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on a regular basis, this course will revolutionize your ability to do your work
  • If you work in an office and use your computer everyday, you will benefit from this course

What you need before you start

  • This course will make you faster and better at using Microsoft Office.
  • A basic familiarity with the programs is helpful

How it compares

Against the other 459 rated Udemy courses in Office Productivity on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 67% of them
  • Reviews19,194#6 of 460 by number of reviews
  • Length0.9 hoursshorter than 94% of them
  • Last updatedNovember 2017earlier than 93% of them

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Course Description

Everyday, for most of the hours of your day, you work on your computer, trying to convert your thoughts and intentions into digital files. And if you are like most people, that means hand on your mouse, clicking on menus, moving a slow digital finger and pointing and clicking. You're building spreadsheets, formatting documents, building presentations. What if you could do you work in half the time, or do twice as much in the same amount of time it takes you today? This course will make you FASTER. 

You'll go through the major programs of Excel, Word and PowerPoint and learn the shortcut keystrokes that help you do your everyday, every minute activities at the speed you think them, not the speed you can point and click. You'll also learn some super powerful, but rarely discovered speed tips, like selecting visible cells only in a single click, or inserting a custom header format in a single action.

Because this is not a course on specific features only useful in specific situations, but rather general tools to use across all situations, you can instantly apply what you learn in this course to the files and programs you are using today.

So join the course and let's start getting faster at Microsoft Office today!
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Instructor Details

Christopher Boykin

A proven Master Teacher in the field of EduTech and Graphic Design. Generate productivity and efficiency by removing the frustration from technical woes. The ability to simplify complexity. Involved and sympathetic to understanding client’s needs; dependable, solid communication and interpersonal skills, ability to be personable yet persistent; excellent rapport with various agencies, officials and key personalities in the San Francisco Bay Area communities; self-motivated and enthusiastic; highly inventive; poised and confident; team player, leader, and motivator who is dedicated to pursuing goals while recognizing accomplishments on an individual and group level; ability to multitask and adapt to various situations efficiently, attention to detail in every facet of program development and administration; organizational skills with a tenacious work ethic; service and results-oriented with a dash of humor.

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4.6

19,194 ratings on Udemy

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By Rofely Martinez Napoles on 5/24/2026

This is very helpful for me with my office work. The lecture is clear and understandable. Thank you to the lecturer for sharing your expertise.

By Ryan Schantz on 5/6/2026

Such a fast and engaging course teaching me ways to be far faster I wish I knew years ago! Makes life way easier and far better at Excel and Word! One of the best courses I have taken!

By Mark D. Maurer on 4/29/2026

Course is a good match to me, but it goes a little fast. Also is there a cheat sheet available to refer to? Im pretty sure I can find one online but it seems natural that it would be made available here.

By Danielle Moss on 4/21/2026

Really enjoying the course so far. It's been so long since I have used Excel and do not remember many of the shortcuts, which this course plays as a great refresher.

By Lynda ARAB on 3/27/2026

A ressource with all the shortcuts learn in the course would be needed!

By Nicole Bankord on 3/20/2026

A few of the shortcuts will be useful but many don't seem to be as useful as just clicking on the item that would handle the same function.

By Cyren Joy Flejoles on 3/18/2026

This course was very informative and easy to follow. The lessons were well-structured, and I learned practical skills I can apply right away. Highly recommended!

By Anonymized User on 3/16/2026

Instructor is very impressionable. I can relate to his style. I like how the quizzes are short and you can keep retaking until you get them right. The repetition helps me learn.

By Ellen Hedani on 2/25/2026

This course is packed with information! The instructor is very knowledgeable, and I personally replayed parts to get the full explanation. Excellent and a wonderful resource.

By Maria Soledad Diz on 2/20/2026

Really helpful! Some keys that were indicated did not work on my keyboard, however most of them did, and helps me save time when doing the daily tasks.

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Microsoft Office Shortcuts and Speed Tips
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  • Video Duration: icon 54 mins
  • Price: $54.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon November 2017
  • Level: Intermediate Intermediate
  • Language: icon English
  • Certificate: icon Yes
  • Lectures:16 in 4 sections
  • Practice:4 quizzes
  • Students:45,900
  • Subtitles:20 languages
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