Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated April 25, 2020)
This tip applies to Excel 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
Excel allows you to assign macros to specific key combinations. These key combinations are referred to as shortcut keys, and when used they result in the macro being executed. You learn how to assign a shortcut key to a particular macro in other issues of ExcelTips.
At some point you may want to remove the association between a shortcut key and a macro. In order to do this, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Macro Options dialog box.
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ExcelTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Excel training. This tip (9665) applies to Microsoft Excel 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021. You can find a version of this tip for the older menu interface of Excel here: Removing a Macro from a Shortcut Key.
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