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How to move focus out of the spreadsheet in Google Sheets

Move keyboard focus out of the spreadsheet grid to the browser or other UI elements.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M

📋 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1.Open Google Sheets in your browser.
  2. 2.Select the cell(s) you want to work with.
  3. 3.Press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M to move focus out of the spreadsheet.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M
🍎 Mac
⌘ + Option + Shift + M
💻 Chrome OS
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M

💡 Pro Tips

  • You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
  • If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Google Sheets.

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