Move One Screen Left in Excel
Moving one screen to the left allows you to quickly navigate wide worksheets without changing the active cell.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Alt + Page Up | Option + Page Up |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
This shortcut scrolls the worksheet view one full screen to the left while keeping the current cell selection unchanged.
How to Use
- Click anywhere in the worksheet
- Press Alt + Page Up (Windows) or Option + Page Up (Mac)
- The visible area shifts left by one screen
Tips & Best Practices
- Perfect for navigating dashboards and wide tables
- Does not affect formulas or selections
- Works in all worksheet views
FAQ
- Q: Will this move the active cell?
- No, it only scrolls the worksheet view.
- Q: Can I use this in protected sheets?
- Yes, view scrolling is allowed even in protected worksheets.