In this video, I show you how to use the Focus Cell feature in Excel to highlight the active cell’s row and column, which helps to quickly locate and focus on specific cells.

How to use Focus Cell

  • Open Excel
  • Click on the View tab
  • Click on the Focus Cell button
  • To change the highlight color, click on the arrow to the right of the focus cell button and select a color

Keyboard Shortcut
You can also use the keyboard shortcut Alt + W + E + F to activate Focus Cell.

Benefits of Focus Cell

  • Reduced eye strain: the focus cell feature reduces the brightness of surrounding cells
  • Improved accuracy: by minimizing distractions, it’s easier to maintain concentration on the selected cell
  • Streamlined workflow: the ability to quickly locate and focus on specific cells enables users to complete tasks more efficiently

Focus Cell in New Workbooks
Once turned on, the focus cell feature remains active in any new workbook you create or open on your computer.

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