Extend selection to the right by one cell
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Extending the Selection Shortcuts
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How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
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Instructions
1. Select the starting cell
2. Hold Shift
3. Press Right Arrow to extend selection by one cell
2. Hold Shift
3. Press Right Arrow to extend selection by one cell
Keyboard Shortcut
Shift + →
Instructions
1. Highlight starting cell
2. Hold Shift
3. Press Right Arrow to extend selection
2. Hold Shift
3. Press Right Arrow to extend selection
💡 Pro Tip: Useful for incrementally selecting cells when editing or formatting.
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