📊Excel Shortcut

Fill Right

Detailed guide to use "Fill Right" in Excel

Shortcut Keys

The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.

Windows

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Windows: Ctrl+R

Mac

⌘+R
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Mac: Cmd+R

In Action

This shows a representative pseudo-Excel example of what happens after the shortcut runs. The actual Excel UI may differ slightly.

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Basic Info

Category
Copy & Paste
Difficulty
★★☆(Intermediate)

How to Use

  1. 1Select the target cell/range if needed
  2. 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
  3. 3Fill Right is executed

Practice

Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.

Start Shortcut PracticeSee Practice ModesStart Function Practice

Usage Tip

Copy the cell on the left to the right.

Related Shortcuts

Paste Special

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Ctrl + Alt + V

Fill Down

Same category
Ctrl + D

Flash Fill

Same category
Ctrl + E

Copy

Same category
Ctrl + C

Cut

Same category
Ctrl + X

Paste

Same category
Ctrl + V

Close Workbook

Same difficulty
Ctrl + W

Insert Current Date

Same difficulty
Ctrl + ;

More In This Category

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Ctrl + C

Cut

Ctrl + X

Paste

Ctrl + V
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FAQ

What is the shortcut for Fill Right?

Windows: Ctrl+R. Mac: Cmd+R.

How do I use Fill Right?

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 Right?

Practice copy, paste, and cut next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.

Where can I practice Fill Right?

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 Right?

A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.

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