Move Active Cell Right in Excel (Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow)
This shortcut allows you to move the active cell to the right through a selection or data region in Excel, making navigation faster without using the mouse.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Shift + → | Cmd + Shift + → |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
Pressing this shortcut extends the selection or moves the active cell right to the last cell of a contiguous data region or selection.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Select a cell or range
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + Right Arrow (Mac)
- The active cell will move or extend the selection right to the farthest cell in the contiguous region
Tips & Best Practices
- Use to quickly select or navigate to the end of a row of data
- Combine with Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow to select entire rows efficiently
- Works in tables, ranges, and filtered data
FAQ
- Q: Does this work in blank cells?
- Yes, it moves to the last cell in the contiguous region, even if some cells are empty.
- Q: Can I extend selection to the right?
- Yes, pressing the shortcut while holding Shift extends the selection to the right.
- Q: Does it work in filtered tables?
- Yes, but only visible cells are selected.