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Excel Fill Down Shortcut

ExcelMac, Windows, Webtask reference3 shortcuts

Quick answer

Select the target range and press Command + D on Mac or Ctrl + D on Windows to fill down in Excel.

Reference table

Shortcut Library

3 practical entries

Use this as the main reference: shortcut first, menu fallback second, and the note column for version or platform differences.

Action	Mac	Windows / Web	Note
Fill down	`Command + D`	`Ctrl + D`	Copies from the top cell into the selected cells below.
Fill right	`Command + R`	`Ctrl + R`	Copies from the left cell into selected cells to the right.
AutoFill handle	`Drag fill handle`	`Drag fill handle`	Use for patterns and series.

Home > Editing > Fill > Down.

Fill Down copies formulas and adjusts relative references. Check formulas before using it across mixed ranges.

Make sure the app or browser tab is focused before pressing the shortcut.
Check whether a system shortcut, browser extension, or custom keyboard setting is intercepting the keys.
Use the menu path as a fallback when the shortcut is unavailable on your platform.

Why do shortcuts differ between Mac and Windows?

Modifier keys, app versions, browser focus, and keyboard layouts can change the exact shortcut.

What should I do if a shortcut does not work?

Check whether the app window is focused, confirm the platform, try the menu path, and look for system-level shortcut conflicts.

Are these pages a replacement for official docs?

No. They are practical reference pages with links to official sources where version-specific details should be checked.

Source checkpoint: Microsoft Support · Official reference. Shortcut behavior can change by app version and platform.