Official documentation
Keyboard shortcuts in Excel
Microsoft Support, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Microsoft's list of keyboard shortcuts for Excel, including the key that puts the active cell into edit mode. It applies to Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac and earlier versions.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Microsoft documentation. It lists keyboard shortcuts only and says nothing about Dictate or voice input, so it confirms the keyboard route into a cell and nothing more.
Facts taken from this source
- Microsoft's Excel shortcut table lists F2 as the key that edits the active cell and puts the insertion point at the end of its contents.
“Edit the active cell and put the insertion point at the end of its contents. Or, if editing is turned off for the cell, move the insertion point into the formula bar.” (Keyboard shortcuts for editing cells)
- Microsoft's Excel shortcut article applies to Excel for Microsoft 365 and to Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac.
“Keyboard shortcuts in Excel Applies To Excel for Microsoft 365 Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac” (Applies To)