Shift+Down
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Shift+Down is a keyboard shortcut used to highlight text and objects below current text cursor position.
How to use the Shift+Down keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the ↓ key.
Shift+Down in most text programs
Pressing Shift+↓ in most word processors and text editors is a method of highlighting text below the I-beam.
Shift+Down in Microsoft Excel
Pressing Shift+↓ extends highlight area down one row from current active cell.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.
Arrow keys, Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms, Text selection