Excel Wrap Text Shortcut (Alt+H+W)
Wrap Text makes long entries show on multiple lines inside one cell instead of spilling over. On Windows select the cells and press Alt, then H, then W. Excel for Mac has no keyboard shortcut for the toggle — press ⌘+1 to open Format Cells and tick Wrap text under Alignment.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toggle Wrap Text (Excel Windows) | ⌘ + 1 → Alignment → Wrap text | Alt, H, W | |
| Open Format Cells dialog | ⌘ + 1 | Ctrl + 1 | |
| Insert a manual line break inside a cell | Ctrl + ⌥ + Enter | Alt + Enter |
Wrap text on Windows
Select the cell or range and tap Alt, H, W in sequence (Home tab → Wrap Text). Press the same keys again to turn wrapping off. The row height grows automatically so all lines are visible.
Wrap text on Mac
Excel for Mac has no key combo for the Wrap Text button. Press ⌘+1 to open Format Cells, go to the Alignment tab and switch on Wrap text. You can also click Wrap Text on the Home ribbon.
Wrap vs manual line break
Wrap Text flows text automatically to fit the column width. If you want a line break at an exact spot, double-click the cell and press Alt+Enter (Windows) or Ctrl+⌥+Enter (Mac).
FAQ
What is the wrap text shortcut in Excel?
On Windows select the cells and press Alt, then H, then W (Home → Wrap Text). Press again to unwrap.
Is there a wrap text shortcut on Mac?
No. Excel for Mac has no key combo for Wrap Text — press ⌘+1 to open Format Cells and enable Wrap text under the Alignment tab.
How is wrap text different from Alt+Enter?
Wrap Text auto-flows text to the column width; Alt+Enter (Ctrl+⌥+Enter on Mac) inserts a manual line break at the cursor.