What does Option+Left do?
In macOS Sonoma, Option+Left means: Move the cursor one word to the left.
Last verified: Not yet independently verified
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Sonoma | macOS | Move the cursor one word to the left Verification pending |
| Microsoft Excel | macOS | Switch to the previous worksheet tab Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Option+Left do?
- In macOS Sonoma, Option+Left means: Move the cursor one word to the left.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include macOS Sonoma, Microsoft Excel. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.