Excel fill color shortcut
Normally, if you want to apply a fill color to a cell in Excel, it would require several mouse clicks, but the keyboard shortcut we will show you allows you to apply a fill color to a cell without having to reach for the mouse. Also, if the color you are looking for is not available in the palette, you can choose the color you prefer from the Colors dialog box. Remembering this method will be very useful when you want to highlight cells.
Fill color shortcut
Display a color palette of fill colors
Windows
Access Key: Alt + H + H
Mac
None
Display the Colors dialog box
Windows
Access Key: Alt + H + H + M
Mac
None
Apply fill color
This is a method of applying fill color using shortcut keys.
Total Time: 1 minute
Select a cell
Select the cells to which you want to apply the fill color.
Select the fill color
Press Alt + H + H to display the color palette for the fill color. Use ↓ (Down Arrow key) or → (Right Arrow key) to select any color.
Fill color applied
Press Enter. The fill color has been applied.
Selecting a fill color in the Colors dialog box
Select the cells to which you want to apply the fill color.
Press Alt + H + H + M to display the Colors dialog box.
Press Alt + C to select colors, then use ↓ (Down Arrow key) or other keys to select any color.
Press Enter. The fill color has been applied.