How unlock frozen arrow keys in Excell spreadsheet


  1. robls99
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    How unlock frozen arrow keys in Excell spreadsheet


    I accidentally did something and now when I use the arrow keys to move to another cell, the entire spreadsheet moves ie left/right/up/down and the same cell still stays highlighted in place which is not what I want.

    I can click or other cells to move to them but still not use the arrow keys to move and highlight another cell.

    I found a Freeze and UnFreeze option but that doesn't unlock the arrow keys.

    How do I get the arrow keys to work like they are normally supposed to?
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  3. Paul Black
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    Hi robls99,

    robls99 said:
    I accidentally did something and now when I use the arrow keys to move to another cell, the entire spreadsheet moves ie left/right/up/down and the same cell still stays highlighted in place which is not what I want.

    I can click or other cells to move to them but still not use the arrow keys to move the cursor.
    I found a Freeze and UnFreeze option but that doesn't unlock the arrow keys.

    How do I get the arrow keys to work like they are supposed to?
    I know this might sound silly, but have you got a screen lock key on your keyboard?
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  4. robls99
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    Paul,

    You're right - that is the most completely silly response I have ever gotten!

    But it's also what caused the problem.

    Now I know what the screen lock key does BUT never used it before.

    Much thanks, have a GREAT week.

    Rob
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  6. Paul Black
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    Hi robls99,

    robls99 said:
    You're right - that is the most completely silly response I have ever gotten!

    But it's also what caused the problem.

    Now I know what the screen lock key does BUT never used it before.

    Much thanks, have a GREAT week.
    You are very welcome! Please mark this thread as Solved.
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