Microsoft's spreadsheet program can do way more than you might imagine. These are the hacks and tricks you need to know.

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Press Alt > W > E > F in sequence (not all at once). This sequence activates the View tab and toggles the Focus Cell. Remembering this shortcut lets you treat the feature as a temporary reading ruler.