Most people in Excel and PowerPoint are slow because they rely on their mouse. Investment bankers don’t. They operate like this: 1. Alt + Tab everything Switch between Excel, PowerPoint, and email windows instantly. No clicking around. This alone saves you hours every week. 2. Navigate Excel without scrolling Ctrl + arrows, Ctrl + Home, Ctrl + End, Ctrl + Pg Up / Down You should be flying through model outputs and tabs, not dragging your mouse across them. 3. Build in Powerpoint and Excel with keys, not clicks Alt activates the ribbon in Excel and PowerPoint From there you can change fonts, alignment, colors, and layouts without touching your mouse. The difference isn’t intelligence. It’s how fast you can move. #exceltips #excel #investmentbanking #financecareers #wallstreet