Cell Selection Lockup

[T. Jenkins]

Someone I work with has problems occasionally where Excel seems to be locked
in a cell selection mode. As he moves his cursor around, Excel selects a
range of cells as if he was holding down the shift key and selecting multiple
cells. I thought it might be his mouse, but that doesn't seem to be the
issue. Excel seems to be responsive, in general; we can select menu items,
right-click cells, etc., but it stays in that mode. He typically just
reboots to resolve the issue.

I've experienced this problem, but only rarely. I was thinking that I had
solved it by minimizing then maximizing the window, but that didn't seem to
help. Can anyone offer any suggestions?

Thanks,
Todd

 

[Mike H]

Hi,

Next time it happens suggest he taps F8.

Mike

 

[Mike H]

I forgot that this can also be caused by a sticking shift key.

 

[Gord Dibben]

Try pressing the F8 key if you see "EXT" down on the right end of the Status
Bar.

Or if using a wheel mouse, give the wheel a few not-so-gentle taps.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

 

[RickM]

I've experienced same phenomenon.
I systematically hit all keys yesterday. I'll retry F8.
I use the touch mouse on my laptop. Should I thump that if F8 does not work?

 

[Gord Dibben]

I don't have a laptop or a touch mouse so you're on your own<g>


Gord

 

[RickM]

ok, thanks
--
Rick

I don't have a laptop or a touch mouse so you're on your own<g>


Gord