how to release anchored cell in EXCEL when hitting "esc" fails?

L · 04-14-2006, 08:00 PM

Sometimes when I click on one cell in Excel, the cell is automatically
anchored.
"Esc" key can not release the anchored cell.
I have to restart the computer to fix it. The problem comes and goes. It is
very annoying.
Anybody know how to fix this problem?
Thanks!

L · 04-14-2006, 08:10 PM

By the way, pressing F8 does not solve the problem either.

"L" wrote:

> Sometimes when I click on one cell in Excel, the cell is automatically
> anchored.
> "Esc" key can not release the anchored cell.
> I have to restart the computer to fix it. The problem comes and goes. It is
> very annoying.
> Anybody know how to fix this problem?
> Thanks!

**Terry651R** · 06-14-2012, 10:18 PM

I just registered. I have the same problem. A cell will automatically become anchored and will not release.
I do not know how to use this system and there appears to be no instructions on how to find my answer.
Anyone know how I can learn to use this service?

**vlady** · 06-14-2012, 10:31 PM

What do you see in the status bar... extend or scroll lock

if none
try to click the center mouse button.
if extend that's F8

**arlu1201** · 06-15-2012, 03:00 AM

Terry,

Welcome to the Forum, unfortunately:

Your post does not comply with Rule 2 of our Forum RULES. Don't post a question in the thread of another member -- start your own thread. If you feel it's particularly relevant, provide a link to the other thread. It makes sense to have a new thread for your question because a thread with numerous replies can be off putting & difficult to pick out relevant replies.