excel cursor locked in "select" mode

[bcbernard1999]

When opening an excel file, i can click on any cell. Once I click on another
cell the cursor is locked on "selecting". I cannot use any key or function
on the keyboard nor can i access the menu bar. Any movements moves the
selection area following the mouse with the original cell as the "base".

We are using excel 2003.

 

[Ken Wright]

I know you said you can't use any other key, but I'm just checking that you
have indeed tried F8 which would put you into a mode such as you describe?

Regards
Ken........................

 

[bcbernard1999]

That solved the problem! Thanks

I know you said you can't use any other key, but I'm just checking that you
have indeed tried F8 which would put you into a mode such as you describe?

Regards
Ken........................

 

[Ken Wright]

LOL - You're welcome ;-)

Regards
Ken......................

 

[Shiwaro]

Hi ya'll. I too have the same problem and I tried the F8 key but with no
success...am I missing something? I'm using 2003 version.
Shiwaro

 

[Kombachi]

I'm having the same problem when opening Excel 2003. F8 or <shift>f8 does
NOT cancel the continuous extend mode. Since Shiwaro hasn't gotten a
response in about a year this may not be the forum for a solution...8(