Select the entire column

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Row and Column Shortcuts Ctrl + Space Ctrl + Space

How to Use This Shortcut

Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + Space
Instructions
1. Press Ctrl + Space
2. Selects the entire column of the active cell
Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + Space
Instructions
1. Press Ctrl + Space
2. Highlights the entire column
💡 Pro Tip: Combine with Ctrl/Command + – to delete entire columns efficiently.
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