Excel Edit Cell Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Puts the active cell into edit mode. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: F2
Mac: Ctrl+U
Web: F2

Excel

Edit Cell

Windows

F2

Puts the active cell into edit mode.

How to edit cell in Excel with the keyboard

Open Excel and go to where you want to edit cell.
Press F2 on Windows or Ctrl + U on Mac.

Excel Edit Cell Shortcut for Windows

Press F2.

Excel Edit Cell Shortcut for Mac

Press Ctrl + U.

Excel Edit Cell Shortcut for Excel Web

Press F2.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Excel edit cell shortcut?

On Windows, press F2. On a Mac, press Ctrl + U.

Is there a Mac shortcut to edit cell in Excel?

Yes: Ctrl + U.

Does it work in Excel for the web?

Yes: F2.

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