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Select characters backward

Extends the selection one character to the left from the current cursor position.

Shift +

When to use it

Use to select text character by character to the left, useful for precise text editing.

Pro tip

Hold Shift and press Left Arrow repeatedly to extend selection further. Combine with Ctrl to select whole words.

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