End key

The End key is a key found on a computer keyboard that moves the cursor to the end of the line, document, page, cell, or screen.

Where is the End key on the keyboard?

Below is an overview of a computer keyboard with the End key highlighted in blue on the main keyboard and the numeric keypad.

Examples of using the End key

This section lists many different ways the End key can be used on your keyboard. Remember, not all programs use the End key the same, so not all these examples work with every program.

• End - Go to the end of the line, paragraph or document.
• Ctrl+End - Pressing Ctrl and the End key at the same time takes you to the very end of the document, page, or text.
• Shift+End - Pressing Shift and the End key at the same time highlights all text from the current position to the end of the line.
• Ctrl+Shift+End - Pressing Ctrl, Shift, and End all at the same time highlights all text from the current position to the end of the text or page.

Practice going to the end of text

Below is a text field to practice using the End key on the keyboard.

What does the End key do when pressed in Microsoft Word?

In Microsoft Word, when you press End it goes to the end of the sentence. To get to the end of a document, press Ctrl+End.

What keyboard shortcuts use the End key?

Below are links to keyboard shortcuts that use the End key.

• Alt+End
• Ctrl+End
• Ctrl+Shift+End
• Shift+End

Control keys, Home key, Keyboard terms