Mouse locks up and highlights cells
 

I had this problem some time ago, and recall it was some sort of bug but
can't find how to fix. The spreadsheet doesn't allow keys to work, and
depending on where I first click on sheet the mouse starts blocking cells and
won't stop. Any advice ?

Mouse locks up and highlights cells
 

try touching the f8 key

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Don Guillett
Microsoft MVP Excel
SalesAid Software

"Ian@DSL" wrote in message
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I had this problem some time ago, and recall it was some sort of bug but
can't find how to fix. The spreadsheet doesn't allow keys to work, and
depending on where I first click on sheet the mouse starts blocking cells
and
won't stop. Any advice ?

Mouse locks up and highlights cells
 

One way that this can be caused is the shift key sticking. Hold the shift key
down and click in the spreadsheet and see if this simulates your problem. If
it does remove all the biscuit crumbs etc from the keyboard.

Mike

"Ian@DSL" wrote:

I had this problem some time ago, and recall it was some sort of bug but
can't find how to fix. The spreadsheet doesn't allow keys to work, and
depending on where I first click on sheet the mouse starts blocking cells and
won't stop. Any advice ?

Mouse locks up and highlights cells
 

Found the solution - there is a known bug (not well documented) that service
pack 3 corrects. Loaded up SP3 and the problem seems to have gone.

"Ian@DSL" wrote:

I had this problem some time ago, and recall it was some sort of bug but
can't find how to fix. The spreadsheet doesn't allow keys to work, and
depending on where I first click on sheet the mouse starts blocking cells and
won't stop. Any advice ?