Clear Contents
Windows
Delete
Clears the contents of the selected cells.
Excel Clear Contents Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Clears the contents of the selected cells. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Delete
- Mac
- Delete
- Web
- Delete
How to clear contents in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to clear contents.
- Press Delete on Windows or Delete on Mac.
Excel Clear Contents Shortcut for Windows
Press Delete.
Excel Clear Contents Shortcut for Mac
Press Delete.
Excel Clear Contents Shortcut for Excel Web
Press Delete.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Excel clear contents shortcut?
On Windows, press Delete. On a Mac, press Delete.
Is there a Mac shortcut to clear contents in Excel?
Yes: Delete.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
Yes: Delete.
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