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What is the shortcut key to insert current date in a cell?
What is the shortcut key to insert current date in a cell?
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Use \textbf{Ctrl + ;} to quickly insert today’s date into a cell in Excel.
Updated On: Jul 7, 2025
- Ctrl + ;
- Ctrl + T
- Ctrl + D
- Ctrl + '1
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
In spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel, the shortcut key to insert the current system date into a cell is:
\[
Ctrl + ;
\]
This shortcut quickly captures the date from your system clock and places it into the selected cell without requiring manual entry.
Explanation of Other Options:
(B) Ctrl + T: Used to create a table from selected data.
(C) Ctrl + D: Fills down content from the cell above.
(D) Ctrl + '1: Invalid shortcut (possibly a typo).
Hence, the correct answer is option (A).
Explanation of Other Options:
(B) Ctrl + T: Used to create a table from selected data.
(C) Ctrl + D: Fills down content from the cell above.
(D) Ctrl + '1: Invalid shortcut (possibly a typo).
Hence, the correct answer is option (A).
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