Move to Beginning of Row in Excel (Home)
When working across wide worksheets, navigating back to the first column can take time. This shortcut lets you instantly jump to the beginning of the current row.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Home | Ctrl + A |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
Pressing this shortcut moves the active cell to the first column of the current row. It does not affect vertical position.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Select any cell in the row
- Press Home (Windows) or Ctrl + A (Mac)
- The cursor moves to the first cell of that row
Tips & Best Practices
- Use Shift + Home to select cells from the cursor to the beginning of the row
- Combine with End key shortcuts for faster navigation
- Works inside tables, ranges, and filtered data
FAQ
- Q: Does this move to column A always?
- Yes, unless you are inside a frozen pane or table with restrictions.
- Q: Can I extend the selection instead of just moving?
- Yes, use Shift + Home to select cells.
- Q: Does this work in Excel Online?
- Yes, but behavior may vary slightly depending on the browser.