About This Shortcut
Duplicate object, formula, text – When you press Ctrl + D, the contents of the cell one column up will be copied into the one you’re editing. It doesn’t work on rows.
Keybord shortcut key:
- Window: Ctrl + D
- Mac: cmd + D
Example:

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