Edit the content of the active cell
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Excel Cell Editing Shortcuts
F2
Ctrl + U
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
F2
Instructions
1. Select the cell you want to edit
2. Press F2
3. Cursor moves to the end of the content for editing
2. Press F2
3. Cursor moves to the end of the content for editing
Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + U
Instructions
1. Select the cell to edit
2. Press Command + U
3. Edit the content directly within the cell
2. Press Command + U
3. Edit the content directly within the cell
💡 Pro Tip: Use F2 to quickly modify cell content without deleting or retyping the entire value.
Quick Actions
More Excel Cell Editing Shortcuts
Alt + ENTER
SHIFT + →
SHIFT + ←