Microsoft Excel
Close dialog box or cancel process
Press Ctrl+Esc to close a dialog box or cancel an ongoing process like a paste operation.
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When to use it
When a dialog box is open and you want to dismiss it without applying changes, or to cancel a process in progress.
Pro tip
This shortcut is equivalent to pressing the Cancel button. It works in many dialog boxes across Windows and Office apps.
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