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Apply Time Format (Hour:Minute AM/PM)

Apply the time format displaying hour, minute, and AM/PM designation to the selected cell or content.

Ctrl + Shift + @

When to use it

When you need to format a cell or text to show time in the standard 12-hour format with AM or PM.

Pro tip

This shortcut works in applications like Excel and other spreadsheet programs that support custom number formatting.

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