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    Using arrow keys instead of Tab/Enter

    Is there a way to use the right arrow key so that when I hit enter it will drop down one row and back to the left like when you use tab and then enter?
    I'm sifting through a stack of papers with my left hand and using the 10-key but as i enter data across a row it's very tedious to left arrow all the way back to the start.

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    Re: Using arrow keys instead of Tab/Enter

    I don't know of a direct answer.

    But maybe an alternative to arrowing all the way to the start:

    Ctrl+Left Arrow will take you back to the start if you mash them at the same time with your right thumb. Better than nothing?
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    Re: Using arrow keys instead of Tab/Enter

    How about re-assigning a function key that you do not use.
    Here F12 has been re-assigned, so that when you strike F12 it moves cursor 1 row down and 2 columns to left
    Worksheet attached with code included.

    To include this in your own file
    insert this in the Workbook module:
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    insert this in an ordinary module
    (amend to suit your needs - currently moves cursor down 1 row and left 2 columns)
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    and save, close and re-open the file. (re-assignment is triggered when file is opened)
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    Re: Using arrow keys instead of Tab/Enter

    ref post#03

    If cursor is not always in the same column , and cursor needs to always end up in ColumnA, one row down, then use something like this:
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    Re: Using arrow keys instead of Tab/Enter

    Kevin, your second suggestion worked perfectly when I switched out the code, your first suggestion, however, kept bringing up a save as window. Doesn't matter too much because like I said the second part worked, just thought you may like some feedback on that code or maybe i'm doing something wrong. now i'd like to try to make the key to activate it something other than F12 but don't know what commands excel VBA will accept. could this be made as the page down key or pause/break key?

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    Re: Using arrow keys instead of Tab/Enter

    Try {Pgup} or {Pgdn} or {End} or instead of {F12}

    There's a table of more options at the following link:

    http://www.bettersolutions.com/vba/VRA233/YE846733531.htm

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    Re: Using arrow keys instead of Tab/Enter

    Oh! That's Beautiful!! Thank y'all. Saved me a bunch of useless keystrokes over the next couple of weeks.

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