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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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Might be EXT mode - touch F8 to clear this
Might be Sticky Keys - touch SHFT 5 times to clear this
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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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This mode can also be turned off by pressing Esc.
The Escape key was the only one that worked for this computer. This has been such an irritation in Excel up until now - THANK YOU for the answer!
I have no idea what version of Excel I'm using but the zoom tip worked! Thanks for answering a question 5 years ago that helped me today! Most of the time when people talk about thinks being on the internet forever, it is linked with terror about an embarrassing picture. This is how the internet's memory is great.
Wow that's s dumb bug and its got me twice now. wish I could figure out what's causing it.