How to Add Adjacent Cells to Selection in Excel

To add adjacent cells to a selection in Excel, you can use the keyboard or mouse. Here are the steps:

Using the Keyboard:

1. Click on the cell that you want to start the selection from.
2. Press and hold the Shift key.
3. Use the arrow keys to expand the selection in the desired direction (up, down, left, or right).
4. Release the Shift key when you’ve included all the cells you want in the selection.

Using the Mouse:

1. Click on the cell that you want to start the selection from.
2. Hold down the left mouse button.
3. Drag the mouse to include adjacent cells in the selection.
4. Release the mouse button when you’ve included all the cells you want in the selection.

Using a Combination:

1. Click on the cell that you want to start the selection from.
2. Hold down the Shift key.
3. Click on another cell with the left mouse button to include it in the selection.
4. Continue holding the Shift key and clicking on other cells to add them to the selection.
5. Release the Shift key when you’ve included all the cells you want in the selection.

These methods allow you to create or expand a selection of adjacent cells in Excel. Choose the method that best suits your preference or workflow.