Use arrows to select another cell in formula??

In Numbers, say I need to reference another cell when i enter a formula, is there a way to use arrows for example to select the cell i want for my formula just like MS Excel?

Hi weiliang,
On my machine (Macbook Pro, Numbers 3.0.1, OS X Mavericks) the arrow keys simply move the cursor within the Formula Editor. They do not move to another cell. I have to click on another cell (or type the cell reference) to include it in a formula. Same in Numbers 2.3 (Numbers '09).
Regards,
Ian.

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