Editing Text (Cell edit mode)
If you edit a text, write a code, or create a custom formula you can use these Excel shortcuts in all areas.
| Command | Windows Shortcuts | Mac Shortcuts |
|---|---|---|
| Edit the active cell | F2 | Ctrl + U |
| Insert or edit cell note | Shift + F2 | Fn+Shift+F2 |
| Insert or reply to Cell Comment | Ctrl + Shift + F2 | Fn + Ctrl + Shift + F2 |
| Delete comment | Shift + F10, M | |
| Cancel entry | Esc | Esc |
| Select one character right | Shift + → | Shift + → |
| Select one character left | Shift + ← | Shift + ← |
| Move one word right | Ctrl + → | Ctrl + → |
| Move one word left | Ctrl + ← | Ctrl + ← |
| Select one word right | Ctrl + Shift + → | Ctrl+Shift+→ |
| Select one word left | Ctrl + Shift + ← | Ctrl + Shift + ← |
| Select to the beginning of the cell | Shift + Home | Fn + Shift + ← |
| Select to end of the cell | Shift + End | Fn + Shift + → |
| Delete to end of line | Ctrl + Delete | Ctrl + Delete |
| Delete a character to the left of the cursor | Backspace | Delete |
| Delete characters to the right of the cursor | Delete | Fn + Delete |
| Start a new line in the same cell (line break command) | Alt + Enter | Ctrl + Alt + Return |