Cancel the current cell entry
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Data Entry Shortcuts in Excel
Esc
Esc
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
Esc
Instructions
1. While editing a cell
2. Press Esc
3. Cancels the current entry
2. Press Esc
3. Cancels the current entry
Keyboard Shortcut
Esc
Instructions
1. While editing a cell
2. Press Esc
3. Cancels the action or reverts
2. Press Esc
3. Cancels the action or reverts
💡 Pro Tip: Use Esc to quickly exit unwanted edits.
Quick Actions
More Data Entry Shortcuts in Excel
Ctrl + Enter
Shift + Enter