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2007: Pointer Shapes

Last Modified on 06/21/2016

This article is based on legacy software.

As with other Microsoft programs, the pointer often changes its shape as you work in Excel.
Each pointer shape indicates a different mode of operation. This document provides a table
describing the various pointer shapes you may see while working in Excel 2007/2008.

Shape Cont ext Act ion

The default pointer shape; appears Moves cell pointer or selects a
in most Excel workspace contexts. range of cells.
Appears when the pointer is on the
Adjusts window size.
border of a window.
Appears when the pointer is Adjusts height and width of rows
between a row or column divider. and columns.
Appears when you are editing cell
Provides a text insertion point.
contents.
Appears when the pointer is on a
Selects columns or rows.
column or row heading.

Windows:
Appears when the pointer is placed
over a cell border, graphic, or other Moves cells, graphics, or objects.
Macintosh:object.

Appears when the pointer is on the AutoFills other cells with similar
"fill corner" of a cell or cell range. information.
The standard Microsoft Windows
Windows Appears when mouse is placed
pointer; selects Ribbon and menu
only: over the Ribbon.
options.