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