Format Painter
Windows
Alt→H→F→P
Or via the menu: Home → Format Painter
Copies formatting from one cell to another.
Tip: Press the keys one after another, then click the target cells.
Excel Format Painter Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Copies formatting from one cell to another. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Alt→H→F→P
- Mac
- Home → Format Painter
- Web
- Home → Format Painter
How to format painter in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to format painter.
- Press Alt → H → F → P on Windows.
Tip: Press the keys one after another, then click the target cells.
Excel Format Painter Shortcut for Windows
Press Alt → H → F → P. You can also use Home → Format Painter.
Excel Format Painter Shortcut for Mac
There's no direct shortcut. Use Home → Format Painter.
Excel Format Painter Shortcut for Excel Web
There's no direct shortcut. Use Home → Format Painter.
Alternative ways to format painter
- Windows: Home → Format Painter
- Mac: Home → Format Painter
- Web: Home → Format Painter
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Excel format painter shortcut?
On Windows, press Alt → H → F → P.
Is there a Mac shortcut to format painter in Excel?
There's no direct key we've confirmed. Use Home → Format Painter.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
Use Home → Format Painter.
Verified 2026-10-07 · Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 · Microsoft's official shortcut list