Insert Date in Excel (macOS)
Press Control + Semicolon to enter today's date into the cell.
What it does
The date goes into the cell as a fixed value. It does not change tomorrow, unlike the TODAY function, which is calculated again every time the sheet is. That makes it right for a log entry or the day an invoice was written. The cell shows the date in the short date format of your system, and the format can be changed later.
The same shortcut on other platforms
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| macOSthis page | Control + Semicolon |
| Windows |
More Excel shortcuts: Cells and Formula bar
- Enter Time
- Toggle Formulas
- AutoComplete List
- Expand Formula Bar
- Array Formula
All 95 Excel shortcuts for macOSThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.
Questions
What is the Excel shortcut for Insert Date on macOS?
⌃; (Control + Semicolon). Press it to enter today's date into the cell.
What is the shortcut for Insert Date in Excel on Windows?
On Windows it is Ctrl+;.