ShortcutdrillExcel shortcuts / formatting / Wrap text
Wrap text in Excel: Alt, H, W (Windows only)
| Windows | Alt, H, W |
|---|---|
| Mac | No key sequence. Excel for Mac has no ribbon key tips; use the menu or the nearest shortcut noted below. |
| Group | formatting |
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What it does and when to use it
Alt, H, W toggles Wrap Text so long labels break onto several lines inside the cell instead of spilling over or being cut off. The row height adjusts automatically.
The common mistake
Wrapping a column of short values, which makes every row tall when one cell is long.
On a Mac
Excel for Mac does not show key tips when you press Option, so this ribbon sequence has no direct equivalent. The same command is in the menu bar, and many of the menus accept the keyboard once open. If you work on a Mac but your team is on Windows, learn the sequence anyway: it is what you will need on a Windows machine, and the Shortcutdrill sheet accepts Option in place of Alt so you can practice it.
Related shortcuts
- Bold the selection Ctrl+B
- Italic Ctrl+I
- Underline Ctrl+U
- Format as currency Ctrl+Shift+4
- Thousands separators and two decimals Ctrl+Shift+1
- The printable cheat sheet
Questions
How do I wrap text on a Mac?
There is no default shortcut. Use Format Cells (Cmd+1), Alignment, Wrap text, or add Wrap Text to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Learn it by pressing it
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