Excel is a powerful tool for organizing and manipulating data, but sometimes we make mistakes or need to start over with a new selection. This is where the Excel keyboard shortcut for Cancel selection can come in handy.
Keyboard Shortcut to Cancel Selection In Excel
To use this shortcut, simply press the Esc key on your keyboard.
This will cancel any current selection you have made in your worksheet, allowing you to start over or make a new selection.
Points to Remember
- The Cancel selection keyboard shortcut works the same on both Windows and Mac computers.
- If you accidentally cancel a selection you meant to keep, you can press the keyboard shortcut again to undo the action and restore your previous selection.
- This keyboard shortcut can be especially useful if you are selecting a large range of cells and accidentally include some cells you did not intend to include. Simply press Esc and start your selection again.