Select table
Windows shortcut
CtrlA
Mac shortcut
⌘A
This shortcut selects the data area of a table, when the cursor is in an Excel table. Behavior changes as the shortcut is used more than once:
- First time: selects table data
- Second time: selects table data + table header
- Third time: selects entire worksheet
Related videos
The videos below demonstrate this shortcut.
In this lesson, we cover shortcuts you can use when working with Excel Tables.
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In this video, we'll look at how to update data in a pivot chart. Like pivot tables, pivot charts require a refresh.
In this video, we look at how to make conditional formatting variable, so that you can change how formatting is applied without editing a rule. This elegant technique helps you build killer spreadsheets that are fun to use.
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