Insert an entire column

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Row and Column Shortcuts Ctrl + Shift + + ⌘ + Shift + +

How to Use This Shortcut

Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + Shift + +
Instructions
1. Select a column
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + +
3. Inserts a new column to the left
Keyboard Shortcut
⌘ + Shift + +
Instructions
1. Select a column
2. Press Command + Shift + +
3. Inserts a new column
💡 Pro Tip: Speeds up table editing by avoiding right-click menus.
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