Drag and copy the selected cells
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Drag (Mouse) Shortcuts
Ctrl + Drag
⌘ + Drag
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + Drag
Instructions
1. Select the cell(s) you want to copy
2. Hold down the Ctrl key
3. Drag the selection to the desired location
4. Release the mouse button to drop the copied cells
2. Hold down the Ctrl key
3. Drag the selection to the desired location
4. Release the mouse button to drop the copied cells
Keyboard Shortcut
⌘ + Drag
Instructions
1. Select the cell(s) to copy
2. Hold down the Command key
3. Drag the selection to a new place
4. Release the mouse button to duplicate the cells
2. Hold down the Command key
3. Drag the selection to a new place
4. Release the mouse button to duplicate the cells
💡 Pro Tip: Quickly duplicate data or formulas without affecting the original cells.
Quick Actions
More Drag (Mouse) Shortcuts
Ctrl + Drag
Shift + Drag