Align content to the left of the cell
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Alignment Shortcuts
Alt, H, A, L
⌘ + Option + L
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
Alt, H, A, L
Instructions
1. Select the cell(s) with content
2. Press Alt, then H, then A, and then L in sequence
3. The text will align to the left side of the cell
2. Press Alt, then H, then A, and then L in sequence
3. The text will align to the left side of the cell
Keyboard Shortcut
⌘ + Option + L
Instructions
1. Select the required cell(s)
2. Press Command + Option + L together
3. The text will shift to the left side of the cell
2. Press Command + Option + L together
3. The text will shift to the left side of the cell
💡 Pro Tip: Left alignment is best for text-heavy data like names or labels.
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