Decrease Indent in Excel (Alt + H + 5)
Decreasing indent moves cell content closer to the left border. It helps clean up formatting or reverse indentation applied earlier.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Alt + H + 5 | Cmd + Option + Shift + Tab |
What Does Decrease Indent Do?
This shortcut reduces the indentation level of selected cells, moving text back toward the cell edge without deleting spaces.
How to Decrease Indent
- Select the indented cell or range
- Press Alt + H + 5 (Windows)
- Text shifts left instantly
Tips & Best Practices
- Use after applying Increase Indent
- Indentation does not affect formulas or values
- Helpful when formatting outlines and lists
FAQ
- Q: What happens if there is no indent?
- A: Nothing changes if the cell is already at the minimum indent level.
- Q: Does decrease indent remove spaces?
- A: No, it only adjusts formatting, not cell content.
- Q: Can I undo indent changes?
- A: Yes, use Ctrl + Z to undo.