Select all shortcut
Windows
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⌘cmdACtrl+A (Cmd+A) selects everything in the current document, text field, folder or list.
Good to know
- In Excel, the first Ctrl+A selects the current data region and a second press selects the whole sheet.
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Questions
What is the select all shortcut?
Ctrl+A (Cmd+A) selects everything in the current document, text field, folder or list.