What is the shortcut for Select Current Region or Entire Sheet?
Windows: Ctrl+A. Mac: Cmd+A.
📊Excel Shortcut
Select Current Region or Entire Sheet
Detailed guide to use "Select Current Region or Entire Sheet" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
Windows
Ctrl+A
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Mac
⌘+A
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Mac: Cmd+A
In Action
This shows a representative pseudo-Excel example of what happens after the shortcut runs. The actual Excel UI may differ slightly.
Windows Excel example (US key symbols). For Mac or other keyboard layouts, see the keys at the top of the page. Number formats may vary by region.
Auto-playing example
Active: B2Selection: B2Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/3
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
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Basic Info
- Category
- Navigation
- Difficulty
- ★☆☆(Beginner)
How to Use
- 1Select the target cell/range if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3Select Current Region or Entire Sheet is executed
Practice
This shortcut conflicts with browser-reserved keys here, so this page shows the reference only.
Usage Tip
Select the current region, then the whole sheet when pressed again.
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Move to Edge of Data
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Select to Edge of Data
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Select Entire Column
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Select Entire Row
Same categoryShift + Space
Move to Next Sheet
Same categoryCtrl + PageDown
Move to Previous Sheet
Same categoryCtrl + PageUp
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FAQ
How do I use Select Current Region or Entire Sheet?
Use it when you want to move around a worksheet quickly and cut down on mouse travel.
What shortcuts should I practice after Select Current Region or Entire Sheet?
Practice sheet navigation, range selection, and jump-to next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.
Where can I practice Select Current Region or Entire Sheet?
This shortcut conflicts with browser keys and has no individual drill. Open the practice list to choose a supported shortcut.
What is the action preview for Select Current Region or Entire Sheet?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.