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Sara_DelValle
Dec 21, 2021Copper Contributor
Spacebar not working inside Cells in Excel
Hello, I’m using macOS Monterey Version 12.1, Microsoft Excel for Mac Version 16.56. The spacebar stopped working in Excel when I’m typing inside a cell. It only works if I press “Shift + space” or “Option + Space”. Otherwise, it works as a tab key, moving around the file. How can I solve this issue? I have tried to find a solution online but haven’t found one yet. Thanks!
- sarap0804Copper Contributor
just try switching off the keyboard access.
- gary27niniCopper ContributorAnyone with a fix please let email address removed for privacy reasons know. Does anyone know how to get to site that send instructions for common problems, esp. how to link LG keyboards to iMacs?
- novalxCopper ContributorClick Apple menu, go to System Preferences> Accessibility> Keyboard> Navigation, check if Full Keyboard Access is selected (enabled). If it is, uncheck it to disable.
In case you do not want to unselect/disable Full Keyboard Access feature to use other shortcuts, click this option and go to Commands and clear Spacebar option.- mzvm62Copper ContributorThank you 🙏
You are the best - nikkajoveroCopper Contributor
novalx Hi How do I "Clear" the Activate Space function in the Options Tab? I tried deleting, it's not working/clearing... Thank you (Using Macbook Pro M1 Monterey 12.2)
- KDPeaCopper ContributorI cannot believe that I fought with this issue for so long! Totally appreciate this fix!! It worked!
- novalxCopper ContributorI have the same problem, how fix it?
- kkavitaCopper ContributorI have the same issue. Thanks for the shift + space suggestion.
- cjinnomeCopper Contributor
I have the same problem, before I seen your comments, I didn't know I could shift+space or option+space, I'm just excited I can now at least do that!
Hope there is a fix, but for now, I can shift+space! Sara_DelValle
- DParker7769Copper Contributor
cjinnome Thanks for sharing, I had no clue there was a work around