Why Arrow Keys Not Working?

One of the common reasons why the arrow keys don't work in Excel is because you've enabled the scroll lock feature on your computer. For as long as it remains enabled, the keys won't do what they're supposed to do. ... Simply press the scroll lock button on your keyboard and the lock will be disabled.

How do I fix the arrow keys on my keyboard?

If your keyboard does not have a Scroll Lock key, on your computer, go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, Ease of Access, and then click On-Screen Keyboard. When the on-screen keyboard appears on your screen, click the slk (scroll lock) button.

How do you unlock the arrow keys on a laptop?

Turn off Scroll Lock
  1. If your keyboard does not have a Scroll Lock key, on your computer, click Start > Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard.
  2. Click the On Screen Keyboard button to turn it on.
  3. When the on-screen keyboard appears on your screen, click the ScrLk button.
David Miller

David Miller

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