Merge and Center
Windows
Alt→H→M→C
Or via the menu: Home → Merge & Center
Merges the selected cells and centers the text.
Tip: Press the keys one after another.
Excel Merge and Center Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Merges the selected cells and centers the text. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Alt→H→M→C
- Mac
- Home → Merge & Center
- Web
- Home → Merge & Center
How to merge and center in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to merge and center.
- Press Alt → H → M → C on Windows.
Tip: Press the keys one after another.
Excel Merge and Center Shortcut for Windows
Press Alt → H → M → C. You can also use Home → Merge & Center.
Excel Merge and Center Shortcut for Mac
There's no direct shortcut. Use Home → Merge & Center.
Excel Merge and Center Shortcut for Excel Web
There's no direct shortcut. Use Home → Merge & Center.
Alternative ways to merge and center
- Windows: Home → Merge & Center
- Mac: Home → Merge & Center
- Web: Home → Merge & Center
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Excel merge and center shortcut?
On Windows, press Alt → H → M → C.
Is there a Mac shortcut to merge and center in Excel?
There's no direct key we've confirmed. Use Home → Merge & Center.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
Use Home → Merge & Center.
Verified 2026-10-07 · Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 · Microsoft's official shortcut list