What is the shortcut for Insert Current Time?
Windows: Ctrl+Shift+;. Mac: Cmd+Shift+;.
📊Excel Shortcut
Insert Current Time
Detailed guide to use "Insert Current Time" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
Windows
Ctrl
⇧
;
Windows shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+;
Mac
Cmd
⇧
;
Mac shortcut: Cmd+Shift+;
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: B5Selection: B5Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/2
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
↶↷BIUGeneral
Name Box
B5
Formula Bar
fx◢ | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metric | Value | |
| 2 | Base | 1200 | |
| 3 | Rate | 0.18 | |
| 4 | Serial | 45384 | |
| 5 | Time |
Sheet1
Ready100%
Basic Info
- Category
- Editing
- Difficulty
- ★☆☆(Beginner)
How to Use
- 1Select the target cell/range if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3Insert Current Time is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.
Usage Tip
Insert the current time.
FAQ
How do I use Insert Current Time?
Use it in an active cell to insert the current time right away.
What shortcuts should I practice after Insert Current Time?
Practice current date entry, number formats, and cell editing next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.
Where can I practice Insert Current Time?
Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review current date entry, number formats, and cell editing in the same flow.
What is the action preview for Insert Current Time?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.