What is the shortcut for Select Entire Row?
Windows: Shift+Space. Mac: Shift+Space.
📊Excel Shortcut
Select Entire Row
Detailed guide to use "Select Entire Row" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
Windows
⇧
Space
Windows shortcut: Shift+Space
Mac
⇧
Space
Mac shortcut: Shift+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
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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 Entire Row is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.
Usage Tip
Select the entire row of the active cell.
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FAQ
How do I use Select Entire Row?
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 Row?
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 Row?
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 Row?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.