What is the shortcut for Fill Down?
Windows: Ctrl+D. Mac: Ctrl+D.
📊Excel Shortcut
Fill Down
Detailed guide to use "Fill Down" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
Windows
Ctrl
D
Windows shortcut: Ctrl+D
Mac
Ctrl
D
Mac shortcut: Ctrl+D
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: D2Selection: D2:D5Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/2
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
↶↷BIUGeneral
Name Box
D2
Formula Bar
fx=B2*C2◢ | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Item | Qty | Price | Total |
| 2 | Pen | 12 | 80 | 960 |
| 3 | Pad | 6 | 120 | |
| 4 | File | 4 | 300 | |
| 5 | Box | 3 | 450 |
Sheet1
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Basic Info
- Category
- Copy & Paste
- Difficulty
- ★★☆(Intermediate)
How to Use
- 1Select the target cell/range if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3Fill Down is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.
Usage Tip
Copy the cell above downward.
FAQ
How do I use Fill Down?
Use it after selecting the target cells to keep copy-and-paste work moving without reaching for the mouse.
What shortcuts should I practice after Fill Down?
Practice copy, paste, and cut next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.
Where can I practice Fill Down?
Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review copy, paste, and cut in the same flow.
What is the action preview for Fill Down?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.