Select the cell to the left
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Excel Cell Editing Shortcuts
SHIFT + ←
Shift + ←
How to Use This Shortcut
Keyboard Shortcut
SHIFT + ←
Instructions
1. Highlight the current cell
2. Hold Shift
3. Press the left arrow key to extend selection left
2. Hold Shift
3. Press the left arrow key to extend selection left
Keyboard Shortcut
Shift + ←
Instructions
1. Select a cell
2. Hold Shift
3. Press left arrow to select the cell(s) to the left
2. Hold Shift
3. Press left arrow to select the cell(s) to the left
💡 Pro Tip: Handy for reversing horizontal selections while editing or formatting.
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