Move One Cell Right in Excel
Moving one cell to the right is one of the most basic and frequently used actions in Excel. It helps you navigate data quickly without using the mouse.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| → Right Arrow | → Right Arrow |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
Pressing the Right Arrow key moves the active cell selection one column to the right within the same row.
How to Use
- Select any cell in the worksheet
- Press the Right Arrow key
- The selection moves to the next cell on the right
Tips & Best Practices
- Use arrow keys for precise cell navigation
- Combine with Shift to select multiple cells
- Works inside tables, ranges, and normal worksheets
FAQ
- Q: What happens if the next cell is hidden?
- The selection skips hidden columns automatically.
- Q: Can this move beyond the last used column?
- Yes, Excel allows movement across empty columns as well.