Next Pane in Excel
When a worksheet is split into multiple panes, this shortcut lets you move the cursor to the next pane without using the mouse.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| F6 | F6 |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
This shortcut cycles the active selection through all visible panes in the worksheet, including split or frozen sections.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Split your worksheet or enable Freeze Panes
- Press F6
- The active cell moves to the next pane
- Repeat to cycle through all panes
Tips & Best Practices
- Works only when panes are split or frozen
- Use with large datasets for faster navigation
- Helpful when comparing values across different sections
FAQ
- Q: Does this work without split panes?
- No, the worksheet must be split or have frozen panes enabled.
- Q: Can I reverse pane navigation?
- Excel cycles panes in a fixed order; reverse navigation is not supported.
- Q: Does this shortcut modify data?
- No, it only changes which pane is active.