How to Select Multiple Rows in Excel - Mouse, Shift, Ctrl and Keyboard
Trying to select multiple rows in Excel without selecting the wrong cells? This beginner tutorial shows how to select multiple rows in Excel using Microsoft Excel 365 on Windows, including mouse selection, Shift, Ctrl, and a keyboard shortcut.
You’ll learn the main ways to select full rows from the row numbers on the left side of the worksheet. This is useful when you need to format, delete, move, or review entire rows without accidentally changing only one cell.
In this video, you’ll learn:
✅ How to select one full row in Excel
✅ Why clicking the row number matters
✅ How to select nearby rows by dragging
✅ How to use Shift to select a row range
✅ How to use Ctrl to select separate rows
✅ How to use Shift + Space to select the current row
✅ How to avoid the common mistake of selecting only one cell
✅ Why you should check highlighted row numbers before making changes
Full written guide:
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Chapters:
00:00 Select full rows in Excel
00:17 Select one full row
00:55 Select nearby rows by dragging
01:26 Select a row range with Shift
01:55 Select separate rows with Ctrl
02:32 Use Shift + Space shortcut
03:09 Common beginner mistake
03:47 Quick recap
This tutorial is designed for absolute beginners using Microsoft Excel 365 on Windows.
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