Pointer Shapes

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	Context	Action
	The default pointer shape; appears in most Excel workspace contexts	Moves cell pointer or selects a range of cells
	Appears when the pointer is on the border of a window	Adjusts window size
	Appears when the pointer is between a row or column divider	Adjusts height and width of rows and columns
	Appears when you are editing cell contents	Provides a text insertion point
	Appears when the pointer is on a column or row heading	Selects columns or rows
Windows: Macintosh:	Appears when the pointer is placed over a cell border, graphic, or other object	Moves cells, graphics, or objects
	Appears when the pointer is on the "fill corner" of a cell or cell range	AutoFills other cells with similar information
Windows only:	Appears when mouse is placed over the Ribbon	The standard Microsoft Windows pointer; selects Ribbon and menu options