Insert the Current Date
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Insert Shortcuts
Ctrl + ;
⌘ + ;
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + ;
Instructions
1. Select a cell
2. Press Ctrl + ;
3. Inserts today’s date
2. Press Ctrl + ;
3. Inserts today’s date
Keyboard Shortcut
⌘ + ;
Instructions
1. Select a cell
2. Press Command + ;
3. Current date is entered
2. Press Command + ;
3. Current date is entered
💡 Pro Tip: Useful for timestamping data entries.
Quick Actions
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