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
Windows shortcut: Ctrl+A
Mac
Cmd
A
Mac shortcut: 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.
Auto-playing example
Active: B2Selection: B2Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/3
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
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Name Box
B2
Formula Bar
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| 1 | Item | Qty | Price | Total | Owner | Note | ||
| 2 | Pen | 12 | 80 | 960 | Aki | Rush | ||
| 3 | Pad | 6 | 120 | 720 | Mina | Review | ||
| 4 | File | 4 | 300 | 1200 | Ken | Done | ||
| 5 | Box | 3 | 450 | 1350 | Sora | Hold | ||
| 6 | Memo | Ready | 2026-03-28 | |||||
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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 Next Sheet
Same categoryCtrl + PageDown
Move to Previous Sheet
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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?
Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review sheet navigation, range selection, and jump-to in the same flow.
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.