Insert Column
Windows
Ctrl+Shift++
Inserts a new column to the left.
Tip: Select the whole column first with Ctrl + Space.
Excel Insert Column Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Inserts a new column to the left. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Shift++
- Mac
- Cmd+Shift++
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to insert column in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to insert column.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + + on Windows or Cmd + Shift + + on Mac.
Tip: Select the whole column first with Ctrl + Space.
Excel Insert Column Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Shift + +.
Excel Insert Column Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Shift + +.
Excel Insert Column 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 insert column shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + +. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + +.
Is there a Mac shortcut to insert column in Excel?
Yes: Cmd + Shift + +.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
Verified 2026-10-07 · Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 · Microsoft's official shortcut list