How to Highlight the Active Cell for Better Clarity

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We’re learning how to highlight the active cell in Excel. This is a simple yet effective technique that improves visibility, especially when working with large datasets. If you’re already familiar with this, feel free to skip today’s edition.

Let’s dive in and explore how highlighting the active cell can make navigating large spreadsheets easier and more efficient!

1. Open Excel and Navigate to the Sheet

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2. Go to “View”

3. Select “Focus Cell”

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We are Done. Active Cells has been Highlighted.

That’s how you can highlight the active cell in Excel to improve focus and visibility on large spreadsheets. Whether you’re analyzing data, managing workflows, or organizing information, this feature ensures you never lose track of your current position.

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