Microsoft KB Archive/178459

= XL98: Can't Get to Partially Hidden Merged Cells with Keyboard =

Article ID: 178459

Article Last Modified on 9/11/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q178459



SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition, you cannot use the TAB key or arrow keys to move to partially hidden, merged cells from a cell that is adjacent to the merged cells. When you try to move to the merged cells, the active cell becomes the first unmerged cell that is adjacent to the merged cells.



CAUSE
This problem may occur after you merge cells in Microsoft Excel 98 and hide the column or row that is the top, bottom, leftmost, or rightmost portion of the merged cells.



WORKAROUND
You can select partially hidden merged cells if you use the pointer to click them or use the Go To command on the Edit Menu.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

