Excel Cut Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

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

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+X
Mac: Cmd+X
Web: Ctrl+X

Excel

Cut

Windows

Ctrl+X

Cuts the selected cells.

How to cut in Excel with the keyboard

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

Excel Cut Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + X.

Excel Cut Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + X.

Excel Cut Shortcut for Excel Web

Press Ctrl + X.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Excel cut shortcut?

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

Is there a Mac shortcut to cut in Excel?

Yes: Cmd + X.

Does it work in Excel for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + X.

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