Excel Paste Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Pastes copied cells. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+V
Mac: Cmd+V
Web: Ctrl+V

Excel

Paste

Windows

Ctrl+V

Pastes copied cells.

How to paste in Excel with the keyboard

Open Excel and go to where you want to paste.
Press Ctrl + V on Windows or Cmd + V on Mac.

Excel Paste Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + V.

Excel Paste Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + V.

Excel Paste Shortcut for Excel Web

Press Ctrl + V.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Excel paste shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + V. On a Mac, press Cmd + V.

Is there a Mac shortcut to paste in Excel?

Yes: Cmd + V.

Does it work in Excel for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + V.

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