Move One Cell Left in Excel
Moving one cell to the left helps you navigate data efficiently, especially when reviewing or editing rows without using the mouse.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| ← Left Arrow | ← Left Arrow |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
Pressing the Left Arrow key moves the active cell selection one column to the left within the same row.
How to Use
- Select any cell in the worksheet
- Press the Left Arrow key
- The selection moves to the adjacent cell on the left
Tips & Best Practices
- Works across normal ranges, tables, and formatted cells
- Hidden columns are skipped automatically
- Combine with Shift to select multiple cells
FAQ
- Q: What if I reach column A?
- The selection stops at column A and cannot move further left.
- Q: Does this shortcut work while editing a cell?
- No, while editing, the arrow key moves the cursor inside the cell instead.