Extend selection to the left by one cell
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Extending the Selection Shortcuts
Shift + ←
Shift + ←
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
Shift + ←
Instructions
1. Select a cell
2. Hold Shift
3. Press Left Arrow to select one cell to the left
2. Hold Shift
3. Press Left Arrow to select one cell to the left
Keyboard Shortcut
Shift + ←
Instructions
1. Highlight starting cell
2. Hold Shift
3. Press Left Arrow to extend selection
2. Hold Shift
3. Press Left Arrow to extend selection
💡 Pro Tip: Quickly select contiguous cells in reverse horizontal order.
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