Using keyboard shortcuts
To prevent moving to the next cell after typing:
Press Ctrl+ Enter (instead of Enter).
OR
Deselect the Move selection after Enter Direction checkbox, as described below.
To change the move selection after pressing Enter:
1. From the Tools menu, select Options and then the Edit tab.
2. From the Move selection after Enter Direction dropdown list, select the desired direction.
Screenshot // Preventing Moving to the Next Cell After Typing
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How about - Tools, Options, Edit - deselect Move selection after enter
You should mention that doing Ctrl+Enter when a range is selected fills the entire range with the data entered.