What is the shortcut for Clear Cell Contents?
Windows: Delete. Mac: Delete.
📊Excel Shortcut
Clear Cell Contents
Detailed guide to use "Clear Cell Contents" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
Windows
⌦
Windows shortcut: Delete
Mac
⌦
Mac shortcut: Delete
In Action
This shows a representative pseudo-Excel example of what happens after the shortcut runs. The actual Excel UI may differ slightly.
Auto-playing example
Active: F2Selection: F2:F3Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/2
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
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Name Box
F2
Formula Bar
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| 1 | Item | Qty | Price | Total | Owner | Note |
| 2 | Pen | 12 | 80 | 960 | Aki | Rush |
| 3 | Pad | 6 | 120 | 720 | Mina | Review |
| 4 | File | 4 | 300 | 1200 | Ken | Done |
| 5 | Box | 3 | 450 | 1350 | Sora | Hold |
Sheet1
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Basic Info
- Category
- Editing
- Difficulty
- ★☆☆(Beginner)
How to Use
- 1Select the target cell/range if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3Clear Cell Contents is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.
Usage Tip
Remove values or formulas while keeping the formatting.
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FAQ
How do I use Clear Cell Contents?
Use it after selecting the target cell or range to speed up edits and fixes.
What shortcuts should I practice after Clear Cell Contents?
Practice undo, format cells, and cell editing next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.
Where can I practice Clear Cell Contents?
Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review undo, format cells, and cell editing in the same flow.
What is the action preview for Clear Cell Contents?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.