How to Remove Scroll Lock in Excel: Fix Arrow Key Navigation

Scroll Lock prevents arrow keys from moving the active cell. Use these actions to disable it and restore navigation.

Quick options

• Keyboard key: ScrLk (laptops often require Fn + ScrLk).
• On‑screen keyboard (Windows): toggle off the “ScrLk” key.
• Status bar (newer versions): if “Scroll Lock” shows, click to turn it off.

If you don’t see an indicator

• Restart Excel to refresh state.
• Check special keys (Fn, Num Lock).
• Review add‑ins or macros that might intercept the keyboard.

Verify

Use arrows to move across cells. If the sheet scrolls without changing selection, Scroll Lock is still active.