Edit Cell in Excel (macOS)
Press F2 to edit the active cell, with the cursor at the end of its content.
What it does
Without edit mode, typing replaces the whole content of a cell. In edit mode the content stays and the arrow keys move inside it, so you can fix one character or a part of a formula. While a formula is edited, Excel outlines the cells it refers to in color. Enter keeps the change and Escape drops it.
The same shortcut on other platforms
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| macOSthis page | F2 |
| Windows |
More Excel shortcuts: Enter data
- Confirm Entry
- New Line in Cell
- Fill Selected Range
- Confirm & Move Up
- Next Cell
All 95 Excel shortcuts for macOSThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.
Questions
What is the Excel shortcut for Edit Cell on macOS?
F2. Press it to edit the active cell, with the cursor at the end of its content.
What is the shortcut for Edit Cell in Excel on Windows?
On Windows it is F2.