What is the shortcut for Extend Selection to A1?
Windows: Ctrl+Shift+Home. Mac: Fn+Shift+Left.
📊Excel Shortcut
Extend Selection to A1
Detailed guide to use "Extend Selection to A1" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
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Mac: Fn+Shift+Left
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: E5Selection: E5Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/2
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
↶↷BIUGeneral
Name Box
E5
Formula Bar
fxSora◢ | 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
- ★★☆(Intermediate)
How to Use
- 1Select the target cell/range if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3Extend Selection to A1 is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.
Usage Tip
Extend the selection from the active cell back to A1.
Related Shortcuts
Move to Edge of Data
Same categoryCtrl + Up
Select to Edge of Data
Same categoryCtrl + Shift + Up
Select Entire Column
Same categoryCtrl + Space
Select Entire Row
Same categoryShift + Space
Move to Next Sheet
Same categoryCtrl + PageDown
Move to Previous Sheet
Same categoryCtrl + PageUp
Go To
Same categoryF5
Replace
Same categoryCtrl + H
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FAQ
How do I use Extend Selection to A1?
Use it when you want to move around a worksheet quickly and cut down on mouse travel.
What shortcuts should I practice after Extend Selection to A1?
Practice sheet navigation, range selection, and jump-to next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.
Where can I practice Extend Selection to A1?
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 Extend Selection to A1?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.