Find
Windows
Ctrl+F
Searches the sheet for text.
Excel Find Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Searches the sheet for text. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+F
- Mac
- Cmd+F
- Web
- Ctrl+F
How to find in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to find.
- Press Ctrl + F on Windows or Cmd + F on Mac.
Excel Find Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + F.
Excel Find Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + F.
Excel Find Shortcut for Excel Web
Press Ctrl + F.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Excel find shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + F. On a Mac, press Cmd + F.
Is there a Mac shortcut to find in Excel?
Yes: Cmd + F.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
Yes: Ctrl + F.
Verified 2026-10-07 · Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 · Microsoft's official shortcut list