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.