in excel when i hit return, the cursor does not drop down 1 cell

[ibstaylor]

enter data, hit return, cursor automatically drops down to next cell. Now
the cursor stays in same cell and i have to arrow down. Excel help is no
help.

something has changed, but i do not know what.

thanks, Scott

 

[Jim Thomlinson]

Tools -> Options | Edit | Check Move selection after enter.

 

[Elkar]

In Excel 2003 or older:
- Go to the TOOLS menu
- Select "Options"
- Select the "Edit" Tab
- Check "Move selection after Enter"
- Choose the direction
- Click OK

In Excel 2007:
- Click on the Office Button (big circle in upper-left)
- Click on the "Excel Options" button
- Select "Advanced" option on the left
- Check "After pressing Enter, move selection"
- Choose the direction
- Click OK

HTH
Elkar