Google Sheets Insert column left keyboard shortcut

Pro Category: Rows & columns
Mac
Ctrl+Opt+I → C → C
Windows
Alt+I → C → C

The keyboard shortcut for Insert column left in Google Sheets is Ctrl+Opt+I → C → C on Mac and Alt+I → C → C on Windows. It replaces the menu path Insert 1 column left.

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