{"id":33806,"date":"2024-01-09T01:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T00:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/?p=33806"},"modified":"2024-06-05T21:09:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T19:09:14","slug":"arrow-keys-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Arrow Keys Not Working in Excel &#8211; 7  Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33960 size-large\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/free-microsoft-excel-online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Microsoft Excel<\/strong><\/a> is a powerful tool for data analysis, but like any software, it can sometimes experience glitches or unexpected behavior. One common issue users encounter is problems with arrow keys not working as expected. <strong>Arrow keys<\/strong> are useful when<strong> navigating through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/free-excel-online-training-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excel<\/a> spreadsheets<\/strong>, allowing users to move from one cell to another. This functionality is <strong>handy<\/strong> when dealing with <strong>extensive datasets or complex worksheets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, users may encounter occasional hinderance when these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/top-3-excel-keyboard-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>arrow keys<\/strong><\/a> fail to function as expected, creating temporary obstacles for users. When Excel is <strong>actively processing a complex formula<\/strong>, the arrow keys may become unresponsive.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>restore<\/strong> the normal functionality of arrow keys, you have to <strong>wait for Excel to complete its calculation<\/strong>. Once the processing is finalized, the arrow keys usually resume their normal functionality, allowing users to seamlessly move through their data.<\/p>\n<h4>If this resolution does not apply, you can explore the 7 methods on How to Fix Arrow Keys Not Working in Excel &#8211;<\/h4>\n<div class=\"contents\">\n<h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\"><strong>Turn Off Scroll Lock<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\"><strong>Turn On Sticky Keys<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\"><strong>Turn Off Scroll Lock in Excel<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\"><strong>Disable Add-Ins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\"><strong>Exit Formula Mode<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\"><strong>Unfreeze Columns<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\"><strong>Unprotect Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let us look at each of these methods in detail.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/#Method_1_%E2%80%93_Turn_Off_Scroll_Lock\" title=\"Method 1 \u2013 Turn Off Scroll Lock\">Method 1 \u2013 Turn Off Scroll Lock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/#Method_2_%E2%80%93_Turn_On_Sticky_Keys\" title=\"Method 2 \u2013 Turn On Sticky Keys\">Method 2 \u2013 Turn On Sticky Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/#Method_3_%E2%80%93_Turn_Off_Scroll_Lock_in_Excel\" title=\"Method 3 \u2013 Turn Off Scroll Lock in Excel\">Method 3 \u2013 Turn Off Scroll Lock in Excel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/#Method_4_%E2%80%93_Disable_Add-Ins\" title=\"Method 4 \u2013 Disable Add-Ins\">Method 4 \u2013 Disable Add-Ins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/#Method_5_%E2%80%93_Exit_Formula_Mode\" title=\"Method 5 \u2013 Exit Formula Mode\">Method 5 \u2013 Exit Formula Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/#Method_6_%E2%80%93_Unfreeze_Columns\" title=\"Method 6 \u2013 Unfreeze Columns\">Method 6 \u2013 Unfreeze Columns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/#Method_7_%E2%80%93_Unprotect_Worksheet\" title=\"Method 7 \u2013 Unprotect Worksheet\">Method 7 \u2013 Unprotect Worksheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/arrow-keys-not-working\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_%E2%80%93_Turn_Off_Scroll_Lock\"><\/span><strong><span id=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">Method 1 \u2013 Turn Off Scroll Lock<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your arrow keys are not functioning, it might be because the <strong>scroll lock has been accidentally turned on<\/strong>. Resolving this issue may be as simple as turning off the scroll lock. To <strong>resolve<\/strong> this issue, follow these steps &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 1: <\/span><\/strong>Look for <strong>Screen Lock (often labeled as ScrLk)<\/strong> on your keyboard, positioned between the Print Screen and Pause\/Break keys.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33853 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-1.jpg\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"800\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-1-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-1-768x255.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 2: <\/span>Press the Screen Lock button<\/strong> to <strong>disable<\/strong> the lock.<\/p>\n<p>Modern keyboards typically lack this key. In such instances, you need to follow the steps below &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 1:<\/span><\/strong> Click <b>Search <\/b>and type <b>Settings.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-2.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33854\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-2.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"657\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-2.png 955w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-2-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-2-768x722.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 2:<\/span><\/strong> Click <b>Accessibility<\/b>\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<b>Keyboard<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-3.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33855\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-3.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"647\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-3.png 1702w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-3-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-3-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-3-1536x865.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 3:<\/span><\/strong> Click the <b>On-Screen keyboard<\/b> button.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-5.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33857\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-5.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"648\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-5.png 1304w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-5-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-5-1024x706.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-5-768x529.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 4: <\/span><\/strong>On the virtual keyboard, click the <b>ScrLk<\/b> button.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-6.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33858\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-6.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"965\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-6.png 1513w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-6-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-6-1024x293.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-6-768x220.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also press the <strong>Windows logo key + Ctrl + O<\/strong> to turn the on-screen keyboard on or off.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_%E2%80%93_Turn_On_Sticky_Keys\"><\/span><strong><span id=\"2\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">Method 2 \u2013 Turn On Sticky Keys<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sticky Keys is an accessibility feature that <strong>assists users<\/strong> who may have<strong> difficulty holding down multiple keys<\/strong> simultaneously. You can use the sticky keys options to fix the issue with the arrow keys. Follow the steps below to troubleshoot it &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 1:<\/span><\/strong> In the Search section, type <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-21-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33873\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-21-1.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"685\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-21-1.png 954w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-21-1-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-21-1-768x799.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 2:<\/span><\/strong> Click on <strong>Ease of Access<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-9.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33860\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-9.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"869\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-9.png 1406w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-9-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-9-1024x424.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-9-768x318.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 3: <\/span><\/strong>Click <strong>Change how your keyboard works<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-10.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33861\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-10.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"866\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-10.png 1413w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-10-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-10-1024x348.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-10-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 4: <\/span><\/strong>Check the <strong>Turn on Sticky Keys<\/strong> box.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-11.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33862\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-11.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"755\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-11.png 1418w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-11-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-11-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-11-768x404.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 5: <\/span><\/strong>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> and then <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-12.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33863\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-12.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"785\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-12.png 1409w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-12-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-12-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-12-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To turn on sticky keys, press <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Del<\/strong> one key at a time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_%E2%80%93_Turn_Off_Scroll_Lock_in_Excel\"><\/span><strong><span id=\"3\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">Method 3 \u2013 Turn Off Scroll Lock in Excel<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your arrow keys are working in other applications but only in Excel, the Scroll Lock within Excel might be turned on. You can quickly turn it off &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 1: <\/span>Right-clicking<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/status-bar-metrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">status bar<\/a> (bottom of the worksheet).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-22.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33874\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-22.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"944\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-22.png 1035w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-22-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-22-1024x977.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-22-768x733.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 2: <\/span><\/strong>Clicking on <strong>Scroll Lock<\/strong> from the list.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-23.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33875\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-23.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"946\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-23.png 1035w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-23-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-23-1024x977.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-23-768x733.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_%E2%80%93_Disable_Add-Ins\"><\/span><strong><span id=\"4\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">Method 4 \u2013 Disable Add-Ins<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/category\/excel-add-ins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Add-ins<\/strong><\/a> are supplemental programs or tools that extend the capabilities of Microsoft Excel. But sometimes these programs can cause hindrance in the normal functioning of the keyboard. To troubleshoot this issue, follow the steps below &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 1:<\/span><\/strong> Click on the <strong>File<\/strong> tab and then select <strong>Options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-13.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33864 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-13.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"935\" height=\"1021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-13.png 935w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-13-275x300.png 275w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-13-768x839.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 2: <\/span><\/strong>In the Excel Options dialog box, go to the <strong>Add-ins<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-14.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33865 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-14.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"1031\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-14.png 1031w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-14-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-14-1024x838.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-14-768x629.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 3: <\/span><\/strong>Go to the <strong>Manage<\/strong> box at the bottom, select <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/podcast\/001-vba-excel-add-ins-with-chris-newman-from-thespreadsheetguru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excel Add-ins,<\/a><\/strong> and click <strong>Go<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-15.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33866 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-15.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"1031\" height=\"842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-15.png 1031w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-15-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-15-1024x836.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-15-768x627.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">STEP 4: <\/span>Uncheck<\/strong> all the add-ins, and then click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-16.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33867 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-16.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"402\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-16.png 402w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-16-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, restart the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/what-microsoft-excel-version-do-i-have\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excel application and check<\/a> the arrow keys. It should be working fine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_%E2%80%93_Exit_Formula_Mode\"><\/span><strong><span id=\"5\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">Method 5 \u2013 Exit Formula Mode<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excel has two main modes &#8211; <strong>Enter mode<\/strong> and<strong> Edit mode<\/strong>. When you<strong> enter data into a cell<\/strong>, you are in <strong>Enter<\/strong> mode. When you want to <strong>modify or create a formula<\/strong>, you enter Formula Mode, also known as <strong>Edit<\/strong> Mode.<\/p>\n<p>If you are <strong>editing a formula<\/strong>, Excel might <strong>prioritize the formula bar over arrow key navigation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-17.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33868 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-17.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"672\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-17.png 672w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-17-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to exit formula mode. This will reactivate the arrow keys again and you will be able to use them again.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6_%E2%80%93_Unfreeze_Columns\"><\/span><strong><span id=\"5\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">Method 6 \u2013 Unfreeze Columns<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/how-to-freeze-panes-in-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Freezing<\/strong><\/a> and unfreezing panes in Excel is especially beneficial when dealing with large datasets where you want to keep certain rows or columns visible for reference. But if you have a frozen pane in your worksheet and you are navigating through the worksheet, you may think the arrow keys have stopped working.<\/p>\n<p>To unfreeze columns, go to <strong>View<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Freeze Panes<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Unfreeze Panes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-18.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33869 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-18.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"1627\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-18.png 1627w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-18-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-18-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-18-768x204.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-18-1536x408.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1627px) 100vw, 1627px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7_%E2%80%93_Unprotect_Worksheet\"><\/span><strong><span id=\"5\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">Method 7 \u2013 Unprotect Worksheet<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/unprotect-active-worksheet-using-macros-in-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Worksheet protection<\/strong><\/a> is a valuable feature in Excel, especially in collaborative environments or when dealing with sensitive information. But protecting your worksheet can restrict certain actions, including arrow key navigation. To <strong>unprotect<\/strong> the worksheet, go to the <strong>Review<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Unprotect Sheet<\/strong> in the Protection Group.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-19.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33870 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-19.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"1461\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-19.png 1461w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-19-300x46.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-19-1024x156.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-19-768x117.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1461px) 100vw, 1461px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/access-password-protected-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">password was set during protection<\/a>, you will be prompted to <strong>enter the password<\/strong>. Enter the correct password and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-20.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33871 size-full\" title=\"Arrow Keys not working\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-20.png\" alt=\"Arrow Keys not working\" width=\"337\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-20.png 337w, https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Arrow-Keys-not-working-20-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By following these comprehensive steps, users can effectively troubleshoot and resolve <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-au\/office\/move-or-scroll-through-a-worksheet-06fc34b8-64bb-4d78-9b62-34656d700f82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>arrow key<\/strong><\/a> issues in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/free-microsoft-excel-online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Excel<\/strong><\/a>. Each method is designed to address specific scenarios, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted experience when navigating through Excel <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"spreadsheets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/free-excel-templates-and-spreadsheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">spreadsheets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can either fix the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/excel-not-responding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrow not working<\/a> issue by utilizing simple solutions like turning on the scroll lock, activating sticky keys, or exiting edit mode. If the issue persists, you can either disable add-ins, unfreeze columns, or unprotect your worksheet.<\/p>\n<p>You need to take time to investigate the root cause of the key malfunction and then troubleshoot the issue to be able to smoothly work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/excel-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Excel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more about Formulas with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/blog\/top-excel-formulas-function-examples-to-get-better-at-microsoft-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>101 Advanced Excel Formulas &amp; Functions Examples<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for data analysis, but like any software, it can sometimes experience glitches or unexpected behavior. One common issue users encounter is problems with arrow keys not working as expected. Arrow keys are useful when navigating through Excel spreadsheets, allowing users to move from one cell to another. This functionality [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cos_headline_score":0,"cos_seo_score":0,"cos_headline_text":"How to Fix Arrow Keys Not Working in Excel - 7  Methods","cos_headline_has_been_analyzed":false,"cos_last_analyzed_headline":[],"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"categories":[6,10],"tags":[1528,1525,1527,1526],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33806"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33806"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33806\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.myexcelonline.com\/meo-staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}