Formatting

How to apply a right border to cells in Google Sheets

Apply a border to the right edge of the selected cells.

Alt + Shift + 2

📋 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1.Open Google Sheets in your browser.
  2. 2.Select the cell(s) you want to work with.
  3. 3.Press Alt + Shift + 2 to apply a right border to cells.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Alt + Shift + 2
🍎 Mac
Option + Shift + 2
💻 Chrome OS
Alt + Shift + 2

💡 Pro Tips

  • You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
  • If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Google Sheets.

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