Which key do you hold down when selecting cells that are in different areas of a worksheet?

To select cells that are in different areas of a worksheet in programs like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, you hold down the Ctrl key (or Cmd key on Mac). This allows you to select multiple non-contiguous cells or ranges.

Here’s how you would typically perform this action:

1. Click on the first cell or range you want to select.
2. While holding down the Ctrl key, click on any additional cells or ranges you wish to include in your selection.
3. Release the Ctrl key once you have selected all desired cells.

This functionality is very useful for efficiently selecting data that is not adjacent, allowing for actions like formatting or data analysis to be applied to multiple areas simultaneously. It enhances productivity and ensures that you can manage large datasets more effectively.