Previous Pane in Excel
When your worksheet is split into multiple panes, this shortcut allows you to move back to the previous pane quickly using the keyboard.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Shift + F6 | Shift + F6 |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
This shortcut moves the active cell selection to the previous visible pane in the worksheet, helping you navigate efficiently between split or frozen sections.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Split the worksheet or enable Freeze Panes
- Press Shift + F6
- The active cursor moves to the previous pane
- Repeat to cycle backward through all panes
Tips & Best Practices
- Works only when panes are split or frozen
- Use alongside Next Pane for full navigation
- Very helpful when reviewing large spreadsheets
FAQ
- Q: Does this work without split panes?
- No, the worksheet must be split or have frozen panes enabled.
- Q: Is this shortcut safe?
- Yes, it only changes the active pane and does not affect data.
- Q: Can I customize this shortcut?
- No, Excel does not allow customization of pane navigation shortcuts.