Bold Text in Excel (Ctrl + B)
Bold formatting is commonly used in Excel to highlight important information such as headers, totals, and key values. Using the keyboard shortcut allows you to apply bold instantly.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + B | Cmd + B |
What Does Ctrl + B Do?
Pressing this shortcut toggles bold formatting on the selected cell or text. If the text is already bold, pressing the shortcut again will remove bold formatting.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Select the cell, range, or text you want to format
- Press Ctrl + B (Windows) or Cmd + B (Mac)
- The selected content becomes bold instantly
Tips & Best Practices
- Use bold formatting for column headers and section titles
- Avoid overusing bold to keep worksheets clean and readable
- Combine with Center Align for table headers
FAQ
- Q: Can I bold only part of the text inside a cell?
- A: Yes, double-click the cell, select the text portion, and press Ctrl + B.
- Q: Does Ctrl + B work on numbers?
- A: Yes, numbers can also be formatted as bold.
- Q: Can bold formatting be removed?
- A: Yes, press Ctrl + B again to toggle bold off.