Delete the word to the right of the cursor

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Excel Cell Editing Shortcuts Ctrl + Delete Fn + Option + Delete

How to Use This Shortcut

Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + Delete
Instructions
1. Place cursor inside the text
2. Press Ctrl + Delete
3. Removes the entire word to the right
Keyboard Shortcut
Fn + Option + Delete
Instructions
1. Place cursor inside the text
2. Press Fn + Option + Delete
3. Deletes the word to the right of the cursor
💡 Pro Tip: Speeds up editing without deleting one character at a time.
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