change direction when pressing enter

[RickMoore]

Is there a keyboard shortcut that changes the direction of the move when
pressing enter? I know how to do it in excel options, but I was wondering if
there was a shortcut.

 

[Luke M]

Shift+Enter will change active cell to one above (assuming default is one
below)

If only 1 cell is selected, Ctrl+Enter will not move active cell (if
multiple cells are selected and you press Ctrl+Enter, the value inputed into
active cell will be applied to all cells within selection).

And of course, Tab & Shift+Tab move cell to right/left.

 

[RickMoore]

After I have selected "after pressing enter - move selection", and I select
"Down".
Are there any Keyboard shortcuts that will toggle the selection to either
right, up, or left while I am working in the spreadsheet? I know how to do
this in excel options, but was looking for a quicker way to do it. Thanks
for your help!

 

[Luke M]

To change the setting permanently, I don't believe there is a "toggle"
shortcut. You could write a short macro using the MoveAfterReturnDirection
property:

Application.MoveAfterReturnDirection = xlToRight

And through the use of input boxes, or different macros w/ assigned shortcut
keys, create your own "toggle".

 

[RickMoore]

I was hoping it would be easier than that. Thanks for your help

 

[RagDyer]

If the only thing you're doing is entering data, simply use the arrow keys
instead of <Enter>.

 

[RickMoore]

most of the time I use the 10 key pad, so using the enter key is easier. I
set up a couple of macros to toggle and it works fine. Thanks for the
suggestion.
Rick

 

[RickMoore]

I have never tried to use a macro before today. It was very easy to set up
and it gives the "toggle" I was looking for. Not only did I solve a little
problem, I learned a valuable tool to use in the future.
Thanks for your help!