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