Excel shortcuts for Mac
A focused Mac keyboard reference for common workbook, editing and formula tasks. Search this page with your browser’s Find command or print the one-page PDF.
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Frequently used shortcuts
| Task | Mac keys |
|---|---|
| New workbook | Command + N |
| Save | Command + S |
| Print or print preview | Command + P |
| Copy / Paste / Cut | Command + C / V / X |
| Undo | Command + Z |
| Find | Command + F |
| Fill down / right | Command + D / R |
| Format Cells | Command + 1 |
| Bold | Command + B |
| Go To | Control + G or F5 |
| Toggle filter | Command + Shift + F |
| Insert worksheet | Shift + F11 |
| Formula Builder | Shift + F3 |
| Calculate open workbooks | Command + = or F9 |
Check your keyboard setup
These keys follow Microsoft’s US keyboard layout. Other layouts may place punctuation elsewhere. macOS shortcuts and utility apps can intercept Excel shortcuts. Function keys such as F9 may require holding Fn, depending on your Mac’s keyboard settings.
These are desktop Excel for Mac shortcuts. Excel for the web can behave differently. For a broader Windows-oriented formula, chart and shortcut reference, use the existing Excel cheat sheet.
Source
Checked against Microsoft’s keyboard shortcuts in Excel, Mac section on 21 September 2026. Verify a shortcut in your installed edition before relying on it for a critical workflow.
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