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Odd Arrow Key Behavior
Summary: The arrow keys should allow you to navigate around a worksheet, selecting different cells. If your arrow keys don’t work this way, it could be because of your Scroll Lock key, as described in this tip. (This tip works with Microsoft Excel 97, Excel 2000, Excel 2002, and Excel 2003.)
If you are ever using Excel and the arrow keys don't work like you think they should, it could be because of the Scroll Lock key. Normally, when you press an arrow key, Excel moves the cell highlight in the direction of the key you pressed. If the Scroll Lock key has been activated, however, Excel doesn't move the cell highlight, it instead moves the worksheet, changing what is displayed on the screen.
To solve this odd behavior, simply press on the Scroll Lock key another time. The arrow keys should again behave as you expect them to.
Tip #2072 applies to Microsoft Excel versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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