Ctrl+Shift+left
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
The Ctrl+Shift+left keyboard shortcut is most commonly used to highlight one word to the left. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+Shift+left
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl and Shift key, and while continuing to hold them, press the ← key.
Ctrl+Shift+left in most text programs
Pressing Ctrl+Shift+← highlights the first word to the left of the text cursor in many programs, including Microsoft Word, Notepad, and other text editors.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.