Combining Ctrl + Shift + Arrow keys lets you extend your selection in any direction until Excel hits a blank cell. Start from the top-left corner of your data, try Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow, then ...

If your arrow keys are not working in Excel, there are a few simple ways to troubleshoot and solve this problem.

All details in this article are correct as of October 7, 2025. Accessibility to some of the latest Excel features depends on ...