Move One Cell Down in Excel
Moving one cell down allows you to navigate through rows efficiently, especially when reviewing large datasets.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| ↓ Down Arrow | ↓ Down Arrow |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
Pressing the Down Arrow key moves the active cell selection one row downward within the same column.
How to Use
- Select any cell in the worksheet
- Press the Down Arrow key
- The selection moves to the cell directly below
Tips & Best Practices
- Hidden rows are skipped automatically
- Combine with Shift to select multiple rows
- Works in tables, ranges, and normal worksheets
FAQ
- Q: What happens at the bottom of the worksheet?
- The selection stops at the last row (1,048,576).
- Q: Does this work while editing a cell?
- No, while editing, the arrow key moves the cursor inside the cell.