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Resize all columns to fit text

Automatically adjusts the width of all columns in a list or table to fit the content.

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When to use it

When working in File Explorer, a spreadsheet, or any column-based view where content is cut off or columns are uneven.

Pro tip

This shortcut works in many apps like Excel, Outlook, and File Explorer's Details view. In Excel, select all cells first to apply to the entire sheet.

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