Shift+Left
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Shift+Left is a keyboard shortcut used to highlight text to the left of the text cursor.
How to use the Shift+Left keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the ← key.
Shift+Left in most text programs
Pressing Shift+← in most word processors and text editors is a method of highlighting text to the left of the I-beam.
Shift+Left in Microsoft Excel
Pressing Shift+← extends highlight area left 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