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The shortcut for merging cells in Excel is not a single dedicated key. Excel uses a sequential keyboard shortcut through the Ribbon.

Windows Shortcut

The merge command uses Ribbon navigation:

1. Press Alt

2. Press H

3. Press M

4. Press M for “Merge & Center”
   (Press A for “Merge Across” or U for “Unmerge Cells”)

Excel performs the merge immediately when the sequence completes.

Mac Shortcut

Mac does not include a built-in merge shortcut. Mac executes the merge command through the toolbar when a user assigns a custom shortcut.

How to create a merge shortcut on Mac

1. Open System Settings.

2. Select Keyboard.

3. Select Keyboard Shortcuts.

4. Select App Shortcuts.

5. Select Microsoft Excel.

6. Type Merge & Center exactly as it appears on the Excel Ribbon.

7. Assign a shortcut such as Control + Option + M.

Mac activates the merge action when the custom shortcut matches the command name.

Additional Notes

The Ribbon path for merging cells is Home → Alignment → Merge & Center. Excel groups Merge & Center, Merge Across, Merge Cells, and Unmerge Cells under the same menu.

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