Removing a Macro from a Shortcut Key

Excel allows you to assign macros to specific key combinations. These key combinations are referred to as shortcut keys, and when used they result in the macro being executed. You learn how to assign a shortcut key to a particular macro in other issues of ExcelTips.

At some point you may want to remove the association between a shortcut key and a macro. In order to do this, follow these steps:

1. Press Alt+F8 to display the Macro dialog box.
2. From the list of available macros, select the macro whose shortcut key you want to change.
3. Click on Options. Excel displays the Macro Options dialog box. (Click here to see a related figure.)
4. Remove any characters in the Shortcut Key area.
5. Click on OK to close the Macro Options dialog box.
6. Click on Cancel to close the Macro dialog box.