Edit Cell in Excel (Windows)
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 |
|---|---|
| Windowsthis page | F2 |
| macOS |
More Excel shortcuts: Editing
- Fill Selection with Entry
- Insert Current Date
- Insert Current Time
- Fill Down
- Fill Right
All 159 Excel shortcuts for WindowsThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.
Questions
What is the Excel shortcut for Edit Cell on Windows?
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 macOS?
On macOS it is F2.