How to select characters in a cell

How to select rows, columns, and cells

To select the contents of a cell

·         In the cell, Double-click the cell, and then drag across the contents of the cell that you want to select.

·         In the formula bar

·         Click the cell, and

·         Drag across the contents of the cell that you want to select in the formula bar.

By using the keyboard        

·         Select the cell that you want to edit

·         Press F2 to edit the cell, 

·         Use the arrow keys to position the insertion point, 

·         Then press SHIFT+ARROW key (i.e left arrow key or right arrow key) to select the contents.

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