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⌨ Excel Shortcut Guide

Find Shortcut in Excel

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

Shortcut keys

WindowsCtrl + F
MacCmd + F

Ribbon path

Home → Find & Select → Find

What it does

Opens the Find dialog to search for text or values in the sheet. Press Ctrl+H to switch to Find & Replace.

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 find?

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

Where is find in the Excel Ribbon?

The Ribbon path is Home → Find & Select → Find.

What does find do in Excel?

Opens the Find dialog to search for text or values in the sheet. Press Ctrl+H to switch to Find & Replace.