If you have removed your finger from the shift key then Windows will think
you are starting a new selection. Just be sure that you don't touch the
arrows without the shift being held down.

LWhite


"Jaymndad" wrote in message
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When I am selecting cells in Excell, I use the shift key and the arrows on
my
keyboard. If I pause at all, the selection is lost when I continue with
the
selection. Why? Can anyone help me?