Copy and paste
"Paste format only" shortcut in Google Sheets
Pastes only formatting such as bold and number formats, leaving the text as it is.
- Windows（Chrome）
- Ctrl+Alt+V
- Mac（Chrome）
- ⌘+Option+V
What about Excel?
Excel (Windows) uses different keys.
ExcelCtrl+Alt+V+→+T
In Excel, Ctrl+Alt+V opens the Paste Special dialog.
See the Excel shortcut guide →Practice these keys
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