How to Select Two Different Columns in Excel at the Same Time

In this tutorial, we’re going to have a look at how to select two different columns in Excel.

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When working in an Excel sheet, sometimes we may need to select different columns that might not happen to be next to each other. Let’s have a look at how to do that quick and easy.

How to Select Two Different Columns in Excel

Select the first column by clicking on it, then press and hold the Ctrl key and, while holding it, click on any other column you need to select. You can easily carry on and select more columns if needed.

How to Select Two Different Columns in Excel at the Same Time - Select the first column by clicking on it, then press and hold the Ctrl key
How to Select Two Different Columns in Excel at the Same Time - click on any other column you need to select

How to Unselect Any of the Highlighted Columns

To unselect any of the highlighted columns, simply press and hold the Ctrl key again and click on the column that needs to be unselected.

How to Select Two Different Columns in Excel at the Same Time - unselect any of the highlighted columns
How to Select Two Different Columns in Excel at the Same Time - highlighted columns unselected

It’s very convenient to use the Ctrl key with different rows or separate cells in the same way. Simply use it in an Excel sheet to select or unselect any cells, rows or columns, which do not have to be adjacent.

How to Select Two Different Columns in Excel at the Same Time - use the Ctrl key with  separate cells
How to Select Two Different Columns in Excel at the Same Time - use the Ctrl key with different rows

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