Shift+Down

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Shift+Down keyboard shortcut

Shift+Down is a keyboard shortcut used to highlight text and objects below current text cursor position.

How to use the Shift+Down keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the key.

Shift+Down in most text programs

Pressing Shift+ in most word processors and text editors is a method of highlighting text below the I-beam.

Shift+Down in Microsoft Excel

Pressing Shift+ extends highlight area down one row from current active cell.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

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