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Microsoft Excel Tip

Category: Excel Editing
Versions: All versions of Microsoft Excel

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Keyboard Shortcut to Go To Formula Bar
To enter formulas in an Excel worksheet, just select a cell and start typing. To edit an existing formula, you probably make changes in the Formula bar (above the column headings) which you can access with a click of the mouse. That method’s fine but some people (like me) prefer working with the keyboard as much as possible. If that describes you, press the [F2] function key instead of reaching for the mouse the next time you want to edit an existing formula.

>>Excel Shortcuts for Editing a Cell

When you use [F2] to edit a cell, by default, [F2] positions the cursor in the cell (for "in place editing") instead of the Formula bar. To change the [F2] function key so it moves directly to the Formula bar:

Excel 2003 (and earlier):

  • From the Tools menu, choose Options.
  • Pick the Edit tab.
  • Uncheck the Edit Directly In Cell option in the Settings area. OK to apply.

Excel 2007:

  • Click the Office button and then pick Excel Options (at the bottom right).
  • Select Advanced in the left pane.
  • Uncheck the Allow editing directly in cell option. OK to apply.

Excel 2010:

  • Click the File tab and then pick Options (at the left).
  • Select Advanced in the left pane.
  • Uncheck the Allow editing directly in cell option. OK to apply.

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