It's an option the user can specify. Go to:

Office buttonExcel OptionsAdvanced

Regards,
Fred.

"Mana" wrote in message
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I am new to Vista and this seems like the dumbest question ever, but when I
hit enter, the current cell is remaining highlighted instead of dropping
down
to the next cell, why? How can I fix it? I don't want to have to arrow
down?!?!?!?!?