Save As
Windows
F12
Saves a copy with a new name or location.
Excel Save As Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Saves a copy with a new name or location. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- F12
- Mac
- Cmd+Shift+S
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to save as in Excel with the keyboard
- Open Excel and go to where you want to save as.
- Press F12 on Windows or Cmd + Shift + S on Mac.
Excel Save As Shortcut for Windows
Press F12.
Excel Save As Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Shift + S.
Excel Save As 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 save as shortcut?
On Windows, press F12. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + S.
Is there a Mac shortcut to save as in Excel?
Yes: Cmd + Shift + S.
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