Ctrl+Shift+5
Updated: 12/26/2023 by Computer Hope
The Ctrl+Shift+5, Ctrl+Shift+%, or Ctrl+% keyboard shortcut is most commonly used to format the number in the selected cell to the percentage number format in Microsoft Excel. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+Shift+5
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl and Shift key, and while continuing to hold them, press the 5 key.
Ctrl+Shift+% in Microsoft Excel
Pressing Ctrl+Shift+% in Microsoft Excel formats the number in the selected cell to the percentage format.
Ctrl+Shift+5 in Google Sheets
Pressing Ctrl+Shift+5 in a Google Sheets spreadsheet formats the number in the selected cell to the percentage format.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.