📊Excel Shortcut

Copy Value from Cell Above

Detailed guide to use "Copy Value from Cell Above" in Excel

Shortcut Keys

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

Windows

Ctrl
⇧
2

Windows shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+2

Mac

Ctrl
⇧
2

Mac shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+2

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

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Name Box
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Formula Bar
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Base
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Rate
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Serial
1,800
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Time
Sheet1
Ready100%

Basic Info

Category
Editing
Difficulty
★★★(Avancé)

How to Use

  1. 1Select the target cell/range if needed
  2. 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
  3. 3Copy Value from Cell Above is executed

Practice

Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.

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Usage Tip

Copy only the value from the cell above into the active cell.

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FAQ

What is the shortcut for Copy Value from Cell Above?

Windows: Ctrl+Shift+2. Mac: Ctrl+Shift+2.

How do I use Copy Value from Cell Above?

Use it in the cell where you want only the value from the cell above, without bringing formulas or formatting.

What shortcuts should I practice after Copy Value from Cell Above?

Practice copy value from above, outside border, and cell editing next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.

Where can I practice Copy Value from Cell Above?

Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review copy value from above, outside border, and cell editing in the same flow.

What is the action preview for Copy Value from Cell Above?

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

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