There's a quiet frustration hiding in that Reddit question, and we think it deserves more than a quick keyboard shortcut. When you're entering data across a row and you hit Enter on that last column, the cursor doesn't know where you want to go next. It just drops down a line, usually in the same column, and suddenly you're navigating back to the start of the next row with your mouse or arrow keys. That's not a spreadsheet problem. That's a flow problem.
The user who asked this is not looking for a workaround. They're looking for a rhythm. And that's exactly the right thing to focus on. In practice, this is about reducing the number of small decisions you make between entries. Every time you pause to reposition your cursor, you break the mental loop of data entry. You lose a beat. The solution, whether it's a custom macro or a simple adjustment in settings like using Ctrl+Enter or Tab to wrap around, is less about the keystroke itself and more about what it represents: control over your own workflow.
What this tells us is that even the smallest friction point matters. Most spreadsheet users are not asking for a complete overhaul of their tools. They're asking for the basics to behave predictably. They want the Enter key to understand context. They want the next action to be the obvious one, not the one they have to remember to program. That's not a niche complaint. That's the difference between a tool that works for you and a tool you have to work around.
So here's our plain take: if you're stuck on this exact issue, stop accepting the default behavior. Look up how to set your Enter key direction, or build a simple two-line script that sends you back to the first column on the next row. Test it. Make it part of your routine. Because the goal isn't just to save a second here or there. It's to keep your hands on the keyboard and your mind on the data. That's where the real productivity lives, and it's available to anyone willing to spend ten minutes customizing a default.