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How to move focus to the side panel in Google Sheets
Move keyboard focus to the side panel (Explore, Calendar, etc.).
Ctrl + Alt + .
📋 Step-by-Step Guide
- 1.Open Google Sheets in your browser.
- 2.Select the cell(s) you want to work with.
- 3.Press Ctrl + Alt + . to move focus to the side panel.
🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| 💻 PC / Windows | Ctrl + Alt + . |
| 🍎 Mac | ⌘ + Option + . |
| 💻 Chrome OS | Ctrl + Alt + . |
💡 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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