📊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.

Windows

Ctrl
⇧
Home

Windows shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+Home

Mac

Fn
⇧
Left

Mac shortcut: 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.

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
Ready100%

Basic Info

Category
Navigation
Difficulty
★★☆(Intermediate)

How to Use

  1. 1Select the target cell/range if needed
  2. 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
  3. 3Extend Selection to A1 is executed

Practice

Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.

Start Shortcut PracticeSee Practice ModesStart Function Practice

Usage Tip

Extend the selection from the active cell back to A1.

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FAQ

What is the shortcut for Extend Selection to A1?

Windows: Ctrl+Shift+Home. Mac: Fn+Shift+Left.

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.

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