| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Shift← | ⇧← |
About This Shortcut
Inside a cell, this shortcut will extend the selection by one character to the left each time the left arrow key is pressed.
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The videos below demonstrate this shortcut.
Select one character left
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Dave Bruns
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