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Reset Last Cell to Fix Ctrl+End Behavior...

This tool fixes issues with Excel's Control+End shortcut selecting a cell far beyond your actual data.
It resets Excel's last-used cell tracking and restores proper worksheet behavior. It can also reduce file size and improve performance.
You can use this tool when:
  • Control+End selects a cell far outside the range of your actual data
  • Your workbook has a much larger file size than expected
  • Extra pages show up when printing
  • Scrollbars are tiny even though little data is present
  • Excel is slow or shows "Out of Memory" errors
    By resetting the last cell on your worksheet, Excel more accurately detects the true end of your data.
    Options:
    Also check for formatting-only cells (e.g., borders, background color) that may extend the last cell. This may be slower but more thorough.
    By default, you can launch this tool using the Control+Alt+R shortcut.
    Microsoft describes this issue in the support article 244435:
    Fix Excel's Last Cell Issue - Microsoft Support
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/244435
    Tip: Press Control+End to check if Excel selects a blank cell far beyond your actual data. If it does, this tool can fix it.

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    Columns & Rows  ›  Reset Last Cell to Fix Ctrl+End Behavior...

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    Columns & Rows  ›  Reset Last Cell to Fix Ctrl+End Behavior...

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