Delete the character to the left
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Excel Cell Editing Shortcuts
Backspace
Delete
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
Backspace
Instructions
1. Place cursor in the cell
2. Press Backspace to delete the character on the left
3. Continue pressing to delete multiple characters
2. Press Backspace to delete the character on the left
3. Continue pressing to delete multiple characters
Keyboard Shortcut
Delete
Instructions
1. Place cursor in the cell
2. Press Delete key
3. Removes the character to the left
2. Press Delete key
3. Removes the character to the left
💡 Pro Tip: Quickly fix typos without clearing the whole cell content.
Quick Actions
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