Excel strikethrough shortcut

Windows

Mac

Select the cells and press Ctrl+5 on Windows or Cmd+Shift+X on a Mac. Press it again to remove the line.

Good to know

  • To strike through only some characters, press F2 to edit the cell, select the characters, then use the shortcut.

Source: Microsoft Support: Keyboard shortcuts in Excel.

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What is the excel strikethrough shortcut?

Select the cells and press Ctrl+5 on Windows or Cmd+Shift+X on a Mac. Press it again to remove the line.

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