Curt: Is the large white plus sign a "normal" state for you cursor in an
excel worksheet? I seem to have it all of the time, and I don't recall it
being that way. Thanks for your informative explanation!
Steve in Denver

"Curt" wrote:

> If you Ctrl + Alt + "the plus sign", your curser/pointer enters another
> universe wherein it looks to insert objects, same thing happens when you do a
> Ctrl+Alt+- (Minus sign). ---If you're not referring to the scenario Debra
> describes below...
>
> "Debra Dalgleish" wrote:
>
> > When the pointer is a large white plus sign, you can select cells on the
> > worksheet.
> >
> > If the pointer is a small black plus sign, you're positioned over the
> > fill handle (a black square at the bottom right of the selection). You
> > can drag the fill handle down, up, left or right, to fill data in
> > adjacent cells.
> >
> > S. Hegge wrote:
> > > What does a "plus" cursor mean (in lieu of the pointer?)? thanks
> >
> >
> > --
> > Debra Dalgleish
> > Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List
> > http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html
> >
> >