Excel Copy Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Copies the selected cells. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+C
Mac: Cmd+C
Web: Ctrl+C

Excel

Copy

Windows

Ctrl+C

Copies the selected cells.

How to copy in Excel with the keyboard

Open Excel and go to where you want to copy.
Press Ctrl + C on Windows or Cmd + C on Mac.

Excel Copy Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + C.

Excel Copy Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + C.

Excel Copy Shortcut for Excel Web

Press Ctrl + C.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Excel copy shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + C. On a Mac, press Cmd + C.

Is there a Mac shortcut to copy in Excel?

Yes: Cmd + C.

Does it work in Excel for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + C.

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