I have a spreadsheet where numbers are entered in two columns. I want the
cursor to move to the right from column 1 and then after entry in column 2 I
want the cursor to move down one row and back to column 1. Does anyone know
how to do this?
Stumped

Highlight the range in which you want to restrict the cursor between columns
(example, click columns B & C, ensuring you click column B first).

Each time you type a value in the formula box, click [Tab]. [Enter] will
perform a different action, depending on your setup. When done, click
outside the highlighted range or press an arrow key.

If you need to start in a partially fill column, click on the left-hand
column where you wish to start, navigate to a reasonable number or rows
below and click the cell while holding the left mouse key to highlight the
range.

--
Steve

"LandySandy" wrote in message
...
I have a spreadsheet where numbers are entered in two columns. I want the
cursor to move to the right from column 1 and then after entry in column 2
I
want the cursor to move down one row and back to column 1. Does anyone
know
how to do this?
Stumped

Thanks for the tip. This works well. Do you know if I can create a macro that
does this behind the scenes. My end user would like to always use Column A
and B for entry.
"AltaEgo" wrote:

Highlight the range in which you want to restrict the cursor between columns
(example, click columns B & C, ensuring you click column B first).

Each time you type a value in the formula box, click [Tab]. [Enter] will
perform a different action, depending on your setup. When done, click
outside the highlighted range or press an arrow key.

If you need to start in a partially fill column, click on the left-hand
column where you wish to start, navigate to a reasonable number or rows
below and click the cell while holding the left mouse key to highlight the
range.

--
Steve

"LandySandy" wrote in message
...
I have a spreadsheet where numbers are entered in two columns. I want the
cursor to move to the right from column 1 and then after entry in column 2
I
want the cursor to move down one row and back to column 1. Does anyone
know
how to do this?
Stumped

Unlock columns A and B then protect the sheet.

Tab key will move from A to B then back to A one row down.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Sun, 7 Jun 2009 07:03:01 -0700, LandySandy
wrote:

Thanks for the tip. This works well. Do you know if I can create a macro that
does this behind the scenes. My end user would like to always use Column A
and B for entry.
"AltaEgo" wrote:

Highlight the range in which you want to restrict the cursor between columns
(example, click columns B & C, ensuring you click column B first).

Each time you type a value in the formula box, click [Tab]. [Enter] will
perform a different action, depending on your setup. When done, click
outside the highlighted range or press an arrow key.

If you need to start in a partially fill column, click on the left-hand
column where you wish to start, navigate to a reasonable number or rows
below and click the cell while holding the left mouse key to highlight the
range.

--
Steve

"LandySandy" wrote in message
...
I have a spreadsheet where numbers are entered in two columns. I want the
cursor to move to the right from column 1 and then after entry in column 2
I
want the cursor to move down one row and back to column 1. Does anyone
know
how to do this?
Stumped

Hi

Try the below. Right click the sheetView Code and paste the code. The two
column range is set as Col A and B . Adjust as required; try and feedback


Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim rngTemp As Range
Dim lngCol As Long, lngRow As Long
Set rngTemp = Range("A:B")
Application.EnableEvents = False
If Not Application.Intersect(Target, rngTemp) Is Nothing Then
lngCol = IIf(Target.Column = rngTemp.Column, Target.Column + 1,
rngTemp.Column)
lngRow = IIf(Target.Column = rngTemp.Column, Target.Row, Target.Row + 1)
Cells(lngRow, lngCol).Select
End If
Application.EnableEvents = True
End Sub


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Jacob Skaria


"LandySandy" wrote:

Thanks for the tip. This works well. Do you know if I can create a macro that
does this behind the scenes. My end user would like to always use Column A
and B for entry.
"AltaEgo" wrote:

Highlight the range in which you want to restrict the cursor between columns
(example, click columns B & C, ensuring you click column B first).

Each time you type a value in the formula box, click [Tab]. [Enter] will
perform a different action, depending on your setup. When done, click
outside the highlighted range or press an arrow key.

If you need to start in a partially fill column, click on the left-hand
column where you wish to start, navigate to a reasonable number or rows
below and click the cell while holding the left mouse key to highlight the
range.

--
Steve

"LandySandy" wrote in message
...
I have a spreadsheet where numbers are entered in two columns. I want the
cursor to move to the right from column 1 and then after entry in column 2
I
want the cursor to move down one row and back to column 1. Does anyone
know
how to do this?
Stumped