Excel Delete Row Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

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

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+-
Mac: Cmd+-
Web: Ctrl+-

Excel

Delete Row

Windows

Ctrl+-

Deletes the selected row.

How to delete row in Excel with the keyboard

Open Excel and go to where you want to delete row.
Press Ctrl + - on Windows or Cmd + - on Mac.

Excel Delete Row Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + -.

Excel Delete Row Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + -.

Excel Delete Row Shortcut for Excel Web

Press Ctrl + -.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Excel delete row shortcut?

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

Is there a Mac shortcut to delete row in Excel?

Yes: Cmd + -.

Does it work in Excel for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + -.

Verified 2026-10-07 · Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 · Microsoft's official shortcut list