What is the shortcut for Select Entire Column?
Windows: Ctrl+Space. Mac: Ctrl+Space.
📊Excel Shortcut
Select Entire Column
Detailed guide to use "Select Entire Column" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
Windows
Ctrl
Space
Windows shortcut: Ctrl+Space
Mac
Ctrl
Space
Mac shortcut: Ctrl+Space
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: C3Selection: C3Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/2
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
↶↷BIUGeneral
Name Box
C3
Formula Bar
fx120◢ | A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Sheet1
Ready100%
Basic Info
- Category
- Navigation
- Difficulty
- ★☆☆(Beginner)
How to Use
- 1Select the target cell/range if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3Select Entire Column is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.
Usage Tip
Select the entire column of the active cell.
Related Shortcuts
More In This Category
FAQ
How do I use Select Entire Column?
Use it when you want to move around a worksheet quickly and cut down on mouse travel.
What shortcuts should I practice after Select Entire Column?
Practice sheet navigation, range selection, and jump-to next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.
Where can I practice Select Entire Column?
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 Entire Column?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.