Clear only the cell content
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Clear Shortcuts in Excel
Alt, H, E, C
⌘ + Option + E, C
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
Alt, H, E, C
Instructions
1. Select the cells
2. Press Alt, then H, then E, then C
3. Only the values/content inside cells are cleared
2. Press Alt, then H, then E, then C
3. Only the values/content inside cells are cleared
Keyboard Shortcut
⌘ + Option + E, C
Instructions
1. Highlight the cells
2. Press Command + Option + E, then C
3. Clears the values but formatting stays
2. Press Command + Option + E, then C
3. Clears the values but formatting stays
💡 Pro Tip: Handy when reusing a formatted template without changing its design.
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