Move One Screen Up in Excel

Moving one screen up allows you to quickly scroll through large worksheets without changing the currently selected cell.

Keyboard Shortcut

Windows Mac
Page Up Page Up

What Does This Shortcut Do?

Pressing this shortcut scrolls the worksheet view one full screen upward while keeping the active cell unchanged.

How to Use

  1. Click anywhere inside the worksheet
  2. Press the Page Up key
  3. The visible area moves up by one screen

Tips & Best Practices

FAQ

Q: Will this move the active cell?
No, only the worksheet view scrolls.
Q: Can I use this in protected worksheets?
Yes, scrolling is allowed even when a sheet is protected.