Delete Column
Windows
Ctrl+-
Deletes the selected column.
Tip: Select the whole column first with Ctrl + Space.
Excel Delete Column Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Deletes the selected column. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+-
- Mac
- Cmd+-
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to delete column in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to delete column.
- Press Ctrl + - on Windows or Cmd + - on Mac.
Tip: Select the whole column first with Ctrl + Space.
Excel Delete Column Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + -.
Excel Delete Column Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + -.
Excel Delete Column Shortcut for Excel Web
We haven't confirmed a Excel Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Excel delete column shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + -. On a Mac, press Cmd + -.
Is there a Mac shortcut to delete column in Excel?
Yes: Cmd + -.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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