Excel Insert Current Date Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Types today's date into the cell. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+;
Mac: Ctrl+;
Web: Ctrl+;

Excel

Insert Current Date

Windows

Ctrl+;

Types today's date into the cell.

How to insert current date in Excel with the keyboard

Open Excel and go to where you want to insert current date.
Press Ctrl + ; on Windows or Ctrl + ; on Mac.

Excel Insert Current Date Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + ;.

Excel Insert Current Date Shortcut for Mac

Press Ctrl + ;.

Excel Insert Current Date Shortcut for Excel Web

Press Ctrl + ;.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Excel insert current date shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + ;. On a Mac, press Ctrl + ;.

Is there a Mac shortcut to insert current date in Excel?

Yes: Ctrl + ;.

Does it work in Excel for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + ;.

Verified 2026-10-07 · Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 · Microsoft's official shortcut list