Go to Right Edge of Data in Excel (Ctrl + →)
When working with wide datasets, reaching the last used column manually can be slow. This shortcut lets you instantly jump to the rightmost column that contains data.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + → | Cmd + → |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
This shortcut moves the active cell to the right edge of the current data region. If there are blank columns, Excel stops at the last continuous column with data.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Click any cell inside a row that contains data
- Press Ctrl + Right Arrow (Windows) or Cmd + Right Arrow (Mac)
- The selection jumps to the last used column in that row
Tips & Best Practices
- Works best within continuous data ranges without empty columns
- Combine with Shift to select data up to the right edge
- Useful for navigating large tables and reports quickly
FAQ
- Q: What happens if there are blank columns in between?
- Excel stops at the first blank column it encounters.
- Q: Does this work inside Excel Tables?
- Yes, it moves to the last column of the table row.
- Q: Can I use this to select data?
- Yes, press Ctrl + Shift + → to select cells up to the right edge.