When working with Excel, it is often necessary to cut a cell value from one location and paste it into another. This is a common task that can be easily accomplished using either the keyboard or mouse. However, there are a few different methods to accomplish this task that each offer their own unique advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will discuss the correct keyboard shortcut to cut a cell value as well as some alternatives to this method that may be more effective or intuitive for your particular workflow.
The most commonly used shortcut to cut a cell value in Excel is the Ctrl+X key. When this shortcut is pressed, it will remove the selected text from its current location and place it on the clipboard, ready for pasting at a later time. To use this shortcut, simply select the cell or cells that contain the value you want to cut and then press Ctrl+X. Next, navigate to the location where you want to paste the cut cell value and then use the Ctrl+V shortcut to paste it into that area.
Another way to cut a cell value in Excel is by using the mouse and the drag-and-drop technique. To do this, first select the cell or cells that contain the value that you want to cut and then move your cursor over the border of the selected cell until it turns into a four-sided arrow. Then, simply drag the selected cells to the new location where you want to place them. This method can be slow and cumbersome if you have a lot of data to move, but it can also be very intuitive for small movements within the same worksheet.