How to Select a Row in Excel (9 Methods)

Method 1 – Clicking on Row Number

  • The simplest way to select a row in Excel is by clicking on the row number you want to select.

How to Select Row in Excel


Method 2 – Using Shift and Space Keys

  • Select a random cell in the row.
  • Press Shift + Space.

Using Shift and Space Key

  • The entire row will be selected.

Selection of Entire Row


Method 3 – Using NameBox to Select Multiple Adjacent Rows

  • Open the NameBox.
  • Enter the range of row numbers and press Enter.

Inserting Row Numbers in NameBox

  • The rows within the defined range will be selected.

Using NameBox to Select Multiple Adjacent Rows

Read More: How to Select All Rows in Excel


Method 4 – Dragging Cursor Along Row Numbers

  • Click on a row number and drag along the row numbers to select multiple adjacent rows.

Dragging Cursor Along Row Numbers to Select Row in Excel


Method 5 – Using Ctrl Key to Select Non-Adjacent Rows

  • Hold the Ctrl key and click on the row numbers that are adjacent or not that you want to select.

Click on row number keeping Ctrl key pressed to Select Row in Excel


Method 6 – Selecting Rows with Arrow Keys

i. Selecting Rows Below a Selected Row

After selecting a single row:

  • To select rows below: Press Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow keys.

Selecting All Rows Below a Selected Row

  • All the rows after the reference row will be selected.

Output of Selecting All Rows Below a Selected Row

Read More: How to Select Every Other Row in Excel


ii. Selecting Rows Above a Selected Row

After selecting a single row:

  • To select rows below: Press Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow keys.

Selecting All Rows Above a Selected Row

  • All the rows above the reference row will be selected.

Output of Selecting All Rows Above a Selected Row


Method 7 – Selecting Rows Based on Certain Column Value

  • Select the entire data range.
  • Go to the Data tab and click Filter.

Filtering Selected Data

  • Filter rows based on a certain column value.

Defining Filtering Criteria

  • Select the filtered rows by dragging the cursor.

Selecting Rows Based on Certain Column Value


Method 8 – Selecting All Rows of a Worksheet with a Single Click

  • Click the triangular-shaped space at the top-left corner of the worksheet to select all rows.

Selecting All Rows of a Worksheet with a Single Click


Method 9 – Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Select All Rows of a Worksheet

  • Place the cursor on any cell in the worksheet.
  • Press Ctrl + A to select all rows.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Select Row in Excel


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Things to Remember

  • You can use Ctrl for both adjacent and non-adjacent row selection.
  • To use Ctrl + A, ensure the cursor is on any cell in the worksheet.
  • In the NameBox method, define the range using row numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to select an entire column with shortcut keys?

Press Ctrl + Space to select an entire column.

2. How to select multiple worksheets?

Hold Ctrl and click on worksheet tabs to select multiple worksheets.

3. How to format cells of an entire row in Excel?

Select the row first, then go to the Home tab and format cells using available options in the ribbon.


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