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mdelvecchio
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Mar 17, 2026
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mac Excel: can't select form Group Box

Hi, I'm using Excel 16.107 on a Mac. I have Developer mode enabled and placed form elements, including group boxes. What I've found is if I delete the text label for a group box, the group box then b...
  • JKPieterse's avatar
    Mar 18, 2026

    Three ways:

    1. On the Home tab, click the looking glass (Find & Select) and select "Select Objects". Now drag an area containing the group box. Excel should select it.
    2. Press Find & Select, Goto Special and choose Objects. It'll select all objects. Press Tab to select the one you need (cumbersome with many objects)
    3. Press Find & Select again and choose "Selection pane". In the list, click the object you need .