Numbers cursor

how to stop the cursor from moving when pressing the enter or return key when using Numbers app

Mac mini, macOS 12.2

Posted on Aug 9, 2022 5:56 AM

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Aug 9, 2022 7:56 AM in response to bj0246

What do you want the cursor to do?

If you want it to stay on the same cell and "enter" that cell to edit its contents then you can try option-return.

If you're trying to move right try the tab key, left shift-tab.

There's a list of keyboard shortcuts in your menu at Help > Keyboard Shortcuts.

Aug 9, 2022 5:59 AM in response to bj0246

hold the <command> key while typing the <return> key

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