Does Scroll Lock do anything anymore?

The Scroll Lock key doesn’t do anything: it doesn’t even lock scrolling as its name suggests.

Is Num Lock useful?

The Num Lock key enables and disables the numeric pad. When Num Lock is enabled, you can use the numbers on the keypad. When Num Lock is disabled, pressing those keys activates those key’s alternate function. For instance, the arrow keys on the keypad may only be used if Num Lock is disabled.

Why is Num Lock still a thing?

The Num Lock key exists because earlier 84-key IBM PC keyboards did not have cursor control or arrows separate from the numeric keypad. On some laptop computers, the Num Lock key is used to convert part of the main keyboard to act as a (slightly skewed) numeric keypad rather than letters.

For what purpose Scroll Lock is used?

The Scroll Lock key was initially intended to be used in conjunction with the arrow keys to scroll through the contents of a text box. It has also been used to stop the scrolling of text or halt the operation of a program.

Why can’t I use my arrow keys in Excel?

One of the common reasons why the arrow keys don’t work in Excel is because you’ve enabled the scroll lock feature on your computer. For as long as it remains enabled, the keys won’t do what they’re supposed to do. Simply press the scroll lock button on your keyboard and the lock will be disabled.

Why arrows are not working in Excel?

To use the arrow keys to move between cells, you must turn SCROLL LOCK off. To do that, press the Scroll Lock key (labeled as ScrLk) on your keyboard. If your keyboard doesn’t include this key, you can turn off SCROLL LOCK by using the On-Screen Keyboard.

How do I make Excel scroll smoothly?

Another option is to use the zoom feature. To zoom in and out, you can hold down the Ctrl key and scroll on your mouse. Or, you can use the zoom controls, found in the bottom-right corner of Excel. Once you have zoomed out enough, you can resize the column like you normally would, and then you can zoom back in.