Format Cells
Windows
Ctrl+1
Opens the Format Cells box.
Excel Format Cells Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Opens the Format Cells box. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+1
- Mac
- Cmd+1
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to format cells in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to format cells.
- Press Ctrl + 1 on Windows or Cmd + 1 on Mac.
Excel Format Cells Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + 1.
Excel Format Cells Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + 1.
Excel Format Cells 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 format cells shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + 1. On a Mac, press Cmd + 1.
Is there a Mac shortcut to format cells in Excel?
Yes: Cmd + 1.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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