Move One Screen Down in Excel
Moving one screen down helps you quickly browse large worksheets without disturbing the current cell selection.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Page Down | Page Down |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
This shortcut scrolls the worksheet view one full screen downward while keeping the active cell unchanged.
How to Use
- Click anywhere inside the worksheet
- Press the Page Down key
- The visible area moves down by one screen
Tips & Best Practices
- Perfect for reviewing long data lists and reports
- Does not modify data, formulas, or selections
- Works smoothly with frozen panes and tables
FAQ
- Q: Does Page Down move the selected cell?
- No, only the visible worksheet area scrolls.
- Q: Is this different from arrow keys?
- Yes, arrow keys move the active cell, while Page Down scrolls the screen.