How to select all on Google Sheets

For select all in Google Sheets, start from the cell or range you care about, then use the menu that matches the job (Format, Data, Insert, or View). Prefer a small test range before changing a whole tab. Search the menus for “select all” if you are unsure which command applies. Linked glossary terms and formula pages below go deeper when this is function-related.

Steps

  1. 1

    Select the cells involved.

  2. 2

    Use Format, Data, Insert, or View for the action.

  3. 3

    Confirm on a small sample first.

  4. 4

    Apply to the full range and spot-check results.

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