Excel Strikethrough Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Crosses out the text in selected cells. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Excel, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+5
Mac: Cmd+Shift+X
Web: Ctrl+5

Excel

Strikethrough

Windows

Ctrl+5

Crosses out the text in selected cells.

How to strikethrough in Excel with the keyboard

Open Excel and go to where you want to strikethrough.
Press Ctrl + 5 on Windows or Cmd + Shift + X on Mac.

Excel Strikethrough Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + 5.

Excel Strikethrough Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Shift + X.

Excel Strikethrough Shortcut for Excel Web

Press Ctrl + 5.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Excel strikethrough shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + 5. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + X.

Is there a Mac shortcut to strikethrough in Excel?

Yes: Cmd + Shift + X.

Does it work in Excel for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + 5.

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