» Moving Between Precedent and Dependent Cells in Excel 2007

To move to a precedent cell(s):

Select a cell containing a formula and press Ctrl+[.
The Ctrl+[ shortcut is one of the most recommended keyboard shortcuts.
It can trace a precedent cell(s) in the active sheet, in another sheet in the workbook, or in a sheet in another open workbook. It can also open a closed workbook and select the precedent cell(s) after opening it.

To move between linked cells in the same sheet using Trace Precedents or Trace Dependents:

1. Type a number into cell A1 and then type the formula =A1 into cell D1.
2. Select cell D1 and Select Formulas -> Trace Precedents (in Formula Auditing Group).
3. Double-click the blue arrow to move between the precedent cell and the dependent cell. (Add PrintScreen of the blue arrow)



To move between linked cells outside the sheet, use the Trace Precedents and Trace Dependents:

1. Insert a link formula =[Book1.xlsx]Sheet1!$A$1 into cell A1 in an open workbook.
2. Select cell A1 in the new workbook and select Formulas -> Trace Precedents (in Formula Auditing Group).
3. Double-click the dotted-line arrow to open the Go To dialog box, select the reference, and then click OK.
 To move to a precedent cell:
1. Select Home -> Excel Options -> Advanced.
2. Deselect Double click allows editing directly in cell checkbox.



To return to the last four selected addresses:

The Go To dialog box holds the last four references moved to via Go To.
Select Home -> Find & Select (in Editing Group) -> Go To
Or
Press Ctrl+G or F5 to open the Go To dialog box.
Select an address and click OK.