Windows Mac
CtrlBackspace ⌃Delete

About This Shortcut 

This shortcut will scroll the screen to show the active cell on the worksheet. It works when there is only one cell selected or when there are multiple cells selected.

Note: Older Excel versions on the Mac may use Command + Delete instead of Control + Delete.

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