Excel selects multiple cells instead of one (cells are not merged)

Anonymous
2010-06-18T16:21:25+00:00

Excel selects multiple cells instead of one (cells are not merged) - When clicking on a cell, Excel will select multiple cells around the intended selection. Also, the number of cells automatically selected and position of the selection is random each time the intended cell is clicked on.

Shift + Arrow Keys will select correctly but is not practical to use every time.

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Anonymous
2010-06-18T16:52:06+00:00

Might be EXT mode - touch F8 to clear this

Might be Sticky Keys - touch SHFT 5 times to clear this

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Anonymous
2010-06-19T17:06:39+00:00

To expand on EXT mode:  Regarding EXT mode this is turned on or off in 2007 by pressing F8.  It is also called Extend Selection in 2007 or later and if the Selection Mode option has been turned on for Excel's status bar you will see "Extend Selection" displayed.  This mode can also be turned off by pressing Esc. 

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-06-19T10:54:22+00:00

    I see your using e2007 in which some people have reported a possible bug which causes this behavour. Adjusting the zoom level up then down then back to the required setting is reported to clear it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-12-22T20:31:24+00:00

    Bless you!!!! I was going crzy trying to clear this. Ext mode was not on and those ideas did not fix it. Your solution of the zoom up and then down worked immediately.  Thank you-thankyou!!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-01-31T19:58:55+00:00

    This is the only thing that worked for me in Excel 2010. It would be nice if there was a permanent fix though.

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