⚡ [NEW] Focus Cell in Excel - Automatically Highlight Active Row and Column

The new Excel feature, Focus Cells, enhances navigation by highlighting the entire row and column of a selected cell. This functionality is particularly useful for managing large datasets, making it easier to track data points. Currently in beta testing, this feature will soon be accessible to all Microsoft Excel users.

The Focus Cell feature in Excel 365 enhances data navigation by highlighting the entire row and column of the selected active cell, making it easier to track information within large datasets. Accessible via the View tab, this option is currently in beta for Microsoft 365 users. Users can customize highlight colors without overshadowing text clarity; a lighter shade ensures readability. Additionally, enabling 'Show Auto Highlight' allows highlights during find-and-replace actions even when focus cell highlighting is turned off.

The Focus Cell feature in Excel highlights the entire row and column of a selected cell, enhancing visibility when using the Find function. Users can easily add this tool to their Quick Access Toolbar for quick access with one click or by using keyboard shortcuts like ALT + 9. The focus color blends with existing cell colors without replacing them, allowing users to see combinations of hues from both fill colors and conditional formatting. This setting is application-wide; enabling it on one worksheet keeps it active across others until manually turned off. For older versions of Excel lacking this feature, VBA solutions are available through linked resources.