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Bold Shortcut in Excel

Use this quick reference to learn the Windows shortcut, Mac shortcut, Ribbon path, and best use case for bold in Excel.

Shortcut keys

WindowsCtrl + B
MacCmd + B

Ribbon path

Home → Bold

What it does

Toggle bold formatting on selected cells or text within a cell.

How to use this shortcut

  1. Open the Excel workbook and select the relevant cell, row, column, range, or sheet.
  2. Press the shortcut keys shown above for your platform.
  3. Confirm any dialog options if Excel opens a menu or prompt.

FAQ

What is the Excel shortcut for bold?

On Windows, use Ctrl + B. On Mac, use Cmd + B.

Where is bold in the Excel Ribbon?

The Ribbon path is Home → Bold.

What does bold do in Excel?

Toggle bold formatting on selected cells or text within a cell.