Merge and center shortcut in Excel

• Release Jan 25, 2022Update Aug 24, 2022
• Written in Excel for Microsoft 365 version 2202

Remembering to merge cells in Excel will help you create spreadsheets that are easy to read. Using merge and center, you can merge multiple cells and then center the text. If you frequently merge and center cells, such as when creating spreadsheets with complex layouts, you should learn these shortcut keys. To improve the efficiency of your work.

Merge and center shortcut

Windows
Access Key: Alt + H + M + C

Mac
None

How to merge and center

This is how to merge and center them using shortcut keys.

Total Time: 1 minute

Select a cell

Select the cells you want to merge and center.

Select cells to be merged

Press Shift + → (Right Arrow key) several times to select the cells to be merged.

Merge and center the data

Press Alt + H + M + C. The selected cells are now merge and center.