Shortcut keys
WindowsCtrl + H
MacCmd + H
Ribbon path
Home → Find & Select → Replace
What it does
Replace one value with another across the sheet or entire workbook. Use wildcards (* ?) for pattern matching.
How to use this shortcut
- Open the Excel workbook and select the relevant cell, row, column, range, or sheet.
- Press the shortcut keys shown above for your platform.
- Confirm any dialog options if Excel opens a menu or prompt.
FAQ
What is the Excel shortcut for find & replace?
On Windows, use Ctrl + H. On Mac, use Cmd + H.
Where is find & replace in the Excel Ribbon?
The Ribbon path is Home → Find & Select → Replace.
What does find & replace do in Excel?
Replace one value with another across the sheet or entire workbook. Use wildcards (* ?) for pattern matching.