New Line in Cell
Windows
Alt+Enter
Starts a new line inside the same cell.
Excel New Line in Cell Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Starts a new line inside the same cell. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Alt+Enter
- Mac
- Option+Enter
- Web
- Alt+Enter
How to new line in cell in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to new line in cell.
- Press Alt + Enter on Windows or Option + Enter on Mac.
Excel New Line in Cell Shortcut for Windows
Press Alt + Enter.
Excel New Line in Cell Shortcut for Mac
Press Option + Enter.
Excel New Line in Cell Shortcut for Excel Web
Press Alt + Enter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Excel new line in cell shortcut?
On Windows, press Alt + Enter. On a Mac, press Option + Enter.
Is there a Mac shortcut to new line in cell in Excel?
Yes: Option + Enter.
Does it work in Excel for the web?
Yes: Alt + Enter.
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