Working in Numbers (Version 11.2) spreadsheet, macOS Big Sur Version 11.6
Bounces randomly between the two following results when I click on a cell:
The cell itself is selected
or.....
Inside the cell is selected with the cursor blinking.
How can I make both of these separate circumstances predictable when clicking on a cell?
iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.6
One click selects the cell.
A double-click (two clicks in quick succession) should select the cell with the cursor blinking inside it.
SG
Hi Z'
Not sure what you mean by "SINGLE click, FAST"
I suspect, though that you may be getting some bounce in the mouse button or mechanical click of the track pad, which your Mac is reading as a double click.
Regards,
Barry
The length of time at which I hold down my finger ,on the mouse, before lifting my finger, in the process of "clicking".
I'm noticing that what you are saying for single and double clicks, works, if clicked SLOWLY.
Observing more closely, DOUBLE clicking FAST on a cell, ALWAYS shows the cursor in the cell as it should.
However, when I SINGLE click, FAST, randomly, on cells, that's when I sometimes get a cursor in the cell and sometimes just the cell.
Makes sense. Wondered about that too. Was hoping I didn't have to change my mouse set up and could set something up through settings. Changing the tracking speed only slows the cursor following the mouse movement, not how fast registering the clicks so I guess that's out.
Thanks.
Thanks for the clarification. That fast on and off could introduce a 'bounce.'
Regards,
Barry
SG has described the most likely cause of the unexpected results you have experienced.
Here's a bit more information.
A double click (two clicks in quick succession) on the same cell will place the insertion point in the selected cell, but 'quick succession' is not necessary.
One click on a cell selects the cell.
A second click on the cell while it is selected places the insertion point in the cell.
IF your intent is to place a formula in that cell:
One click selects the cell.
Pressing = opens the Formula Editor, with the insertion point in the editor.
Two clicks on the cell select the cell and place the insertion point in the cell.
Typing (or pressing) = opens the Formula editor as above.
Regards,
Barry
Sometimes selects cell, sometimes curser inside cell
