NOTE: The must be pressed from the 10-key pad.Ĭlick and drag your mouse across the cells Hold your mouse at the top of the column when a down arrow appears, click to select the column Hold your mouse at the left of the row when an arrow appears, click to select the rowĬlick and drag your mouse down the column NOTE: There must be data (e.g., text) in the cell for this option to work if the cell is empty the key only moves to the cell without selecting it. You can use the keyboard and mouse to select cells and data in your table. The following table illustrates these keyboard shortcuts and their functions. You can use the keyboard to navigate through your table. Place the insertion point within the cell that contains the tab stop
To use the key for alignment within a table cell:įor information on how to set tabs, refer to Setting Tabs. Within a table, the key is used to move between cells, rather than for its traditional function of inserting tabs. Accordingly, this document discusses all navigation and selection options while focusing on time-saving keyboard combinations. And while you can navigate and select with either your mouse or your keyboard, most users prefer one method over the other. This article is based on legacy software.īecause table cells usually require unique information and/or formatting, a good understanding of Word's cell navigation and selection options can save time and prevent frustration when working with tables. (Archives) Microsoft Word 2007: Navigating and Selecting within a Table
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