Quick summary
In Microsoft Excel, pressing Alt+Enter (Windows) or Option+Return (Mac) inside a cell lets you insert a line break without moving to the next cell. This keyboard shortcut enables multi-line text within a single Excel cell, keeping your data organized and readable.
Steps
- Double-click the Excel cell you want to edit to place your cursor inside it.
- Press Alt+Enter on Windows or Option+Return on Mac to insert a line break at the cursor position.
- The text cursor moves to the next line within the same cell, completing the multi-line entry.
