How to delete rows in excel shortcut

Answer

To delete rows in Excel using a shortcut, you can use the following methods depending on your operating system.

Windows

1. Select the entire row or multiple rows by clicking the row number(s) on the left side.

2. Press Ctrl + - (minus key).

3. The selected row(s) will be deleted immediately.

Mac

1. Select the entire row or multiple rows by clicking the row number(s) on the left side.

2. Press Command + - (minus key).

3. The selected row(s) will be deleted immediately.

Alternative Method for Both Windows and Mac

1. Select the row(s) you want to delete.

2. Right-click on the selected row number(s).

3. Choose Delete from the context menu.

Notes

• Deleting a row removes the row entirely, shifting all rows below it up.

• Ensure no important data in adjacent rows is lost before using the shortcut.

• The shortcut works for single or multiple contiguous rows.

This method provides a fast, efficient way to manage rows without navigating through menus.

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