How to edit a cell in Excel by F2 Key.

Microsoft Excel for Windows to edit a cell in the the state use the F2 key. Excel for Mac is a shortcut Ctrl + U for the same operation. But I just use the F2 key. Learn how for such a person. Who can meet Ctrl-U is good, but for others, it is desirable that a consistent operation. For example, it is accustomed to Windows, and accustomed to both OS by alternate.

Windows to the Mac side that is hard to match.Because it is less from the modifier keys. So, Mac operation should be close to Windows.

Spark, and such global hotkey tool make it easy achieve.

* Alternatively, use the "Change F2 to Ctrl+U" of KeyRemap4MacBook.

( 1 )

Skip the instructions for Spark installation.

( 2 )

Lounch Spark. And Click "All Applications's HotKeys" at center top of window for display Drawer.

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( 3 )

Then, click button "+" and add "Microsoft Excel".

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( 4 )

Select added "Microsoft Excel", and select "Text/Keyboard" at gear icon menu.

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( 5 )

Sheet will appear for register HotKey and relational script.

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Click to "Short cut" field, and type to "F2".

Set field of "Name" to name of your choice, for example "F2 to Edit".

Click to tab "Keystroke", and click to button "Record".

( 6 )

Type "Ctrl+U", and click to button "Stop".

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( 7 )

Click to button "Create" then finish to registration.

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[Create]：2011/01/15
[Update]：2012/02/29

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