Insert the current date

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Data Entry Shortcuts in Excel Ctrl + ; ⌘ + ;

How to Use This Shortcut

Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + ;
Instructions
1. Select a cell
2. Press Ctrl + ;
3. Inserts today’s date
Keyboard Shortcut
⌘ + ;
Instructions
1. Place cursor in cell
2. Press Command + ;
3. Current date is entered
💡 Pro Tip: Useful for logging or timestamping entries.