Excel Remove Duplicates Shortcut: Quick Keys & Methods
Master the fastest ways to remove duplicates in Excel using keyboard shortcuts, ribbon shortcuts, and quick access methods.
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📋Overview
Learn the fastest methods to remove duplicates in Excel using keyboard shortcuts and quick access techniques. Perfect for users who want to speed up their workflow.
1Keyboard Shortcut Method
Use Alt key sequences to quickly access the Remove Duplicates feature.
Select Your Data
Click anywhere in your data range or select the entire range manually.
💡 Tips
- •Use Ctrl+A to select all data if your dataset is isolated
Use Alt+A+M Shortcut
Press Alt, then A, then M to open the Remove Duplicates dialog. Press these keys in sequence - first Alt (which activates the ribbon), then A (for Data tab), then M (for Remove Duplicates).
Configure and Execute
Select columns and click OK to remove duplicates.
💡 Tips
- •This shortcut works in Excel 2010 and later versions
Pros
- ✓Fastest method
- ✓No mouse required
- ✓Works across all Excel versions
Cons
- ✗Need to memorize key sequence
- ✗May conflict with other shortcuts
❓Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is the fastest shortcut to remove duplicates in Excel?
The fastest method is Alt+A+M, which directly opens the Remove Duplicates dialog. This works in Excel 2010 and later versions.
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