Ctrl+Shift+space
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
The Ctrl+Shift+space keyboard shortcut is most commonly used to create a hard space in Microsoft Word. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+Shift+spacebar keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl and Shift key, and while continuing to hold, press the spacebar key.
Ctrl+Shift+space in Excel and other spreadsheet programs
In Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs, pressing Ctrl+Shift+spacebar selects the entire worksheet.
Tip
The Ctrl+A keyboard shortcut also works to select everything.
Ctrl+Shift+spacebar in Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, Ctrl+Shift+spacebar creates a hard space.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.