Delete to End of Cell in Excel
This shortcut allows you to delete all content from the current cursor position to the end of the cell. It is useful when you want to quickly remove part of a long formula or text entry.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Delete | Cmd + Delete |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
Pressing this shortcut deletes everything from the cursor position to the end of the cell, leaving the rest of the cell content intact.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Select the cell you want to edit
- Press F2 to enter edit mode
- Place the cursor where you want to start deleting
- Press Ctrl + Delete (Windows) or Cmd + Delete (Mac)
Tips & Best Practices
- Stops deleting at the last character of the cell content
- Useful for cleaning up parts of long formulas quickly
- Combine with undo (Ctrl + Z / Cmd + Z) to revert changes
FAQ
- Q: Can this shortcut delete multiple cells at once?
- No, it works only within the active cell in edit mode.
- Q: What happens if the cursor is at the end of the cell?
- No content is deleted because there’s nothing after the cursor.