| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| CtrlShiftV | ⌘⇧V |
About This Shortcut
This shortcut performs two important actions in Excel:
- It converts formatted text (i.e., italic, bold, font, etc.) to plain text.
- It converts formulas to values.
Traditionally, the Paste Special dialog box has been the easiest way to do this. However, this shortcut removes the extra step of selecting "Values", performing Paste Special > Values in a single step. The result depends on the content of the clipboard:
- If the clipboard contains formatted text, the formatting will be removed.
- If the clipboard contains a formula, the formula will be removed.
Mac Excel
March 10, 2025 - The command for Paste Values is available in the latest version of Mac Excel 365, but the shortcut is not correct, so nothing happens when you type Command + Shift + V. However, you can fix this problem quickly like this:
- Navigate to Tools > Customize Keyboard.
- Go to "Commands Not in Ribbon" and select "Paste Values".
- Note that the two existing shortcuts are actually for "Paste Special".
- Select the "Press new keyboard shortcut" input area.
- Press Command + Shift + V.
- Click the "Add" button to add the shortcut.
- Click "OK" to save the shortcut.
You should then try the shortcut Command + Shift + V to be sure it works as expected.
