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Do you often find yourself copying and pasting the same data into multiple cells one by one? There’s a faster way! With the [Ctrl + Enter] shortcut, you can input data into multiple selected cells at the same time, saving effort and boos...

Do you know how to quickly select an entire row or column in Excel? Most people click on the row number or column header with the mouse, but there’s a faster way using keyboard shortcuts. Let’s dive into two powerful shortcuts for select...

If you want to move or copy data within Excel, you can use simple drag-and-drop techniques. This guide will focus on two methods: dragging to move data and Ctrl + dragging to copy data. 1. Drag to Move Data Select the CellStart by select...

There are several ways to adjust column width in Excel, but letting Excel do it automatically is often easiest. This guide explains two quick ways to auto-adjust columns to fit your data. 1. Double-Click for Auto-Adjustment Select the Co...

When you need to paste only the values or the formatting from copied data in Excel, do you typically right-click or use the options in the Paste menu? While this works, there’s a faster way! Here are some keyboard shortcuts that can help...

When working with tables in Excel, you may sometimes need to swap the rows and columns to better visualize your data. While you could recreate the table from scratch, this is both tedious and inefficient. Luckily, Excel provides a couple...

In Excel, you can easily add text formatting such as bold, italics, and underline to make your data more readable or highlight important information. Here are some useful shortcuts for text formatting in Excel: Essential Formatting Short...

In Excel, the shortcut Ctrl + A allows you to select all cells within a worksheet quickly and efficiently. Here’s a simple guide to understanding how to use it: Using Ctrl + A to Select All Cells When you press Ctrl + A in Excel, the com...

When you’ve finished your work in Excel and are ready to close it, the typical approach involves: Grabbing the mouse Moving the cursor to the "X" in the top-right corner Left-clicking to close the window. With today’s larger monitors, na...

If you frequently need to calculate totals, the Auto SUM function in Excel is incredibly handy. While you can type out =SUM( manually, using Auto SUM saves time and effort. This article will guide you on locating and using Auto SUM, incl...

Have you ever wanted to delete all the text after your cursor in one go? Instead of pressing Backspace or Delete repeatedly, there’s a faster way: Ctrl + Delete. How to Use [Ctrl + Delete] When you press Ctrl + Delete, everything after y...

Most Excel users know Ctrl + 1 opens the Format Cells dialog, but did you know there are other handy shortcuts using Ctrl + number keys? Here’s a comprehensive guide: Key Functions at a Glance ShortcutFunctionCtrl + 1Open Format Cells di...

Mastering Cell and Sheet Navigation in Excel When it comes to navigating between cells and sheets in Excel, most people rely on the mouse or arrow keys, which can be time-consuming for extensive data work. By mastering a few keyboard sho...

Here's a guide to the three essential function keys in Excel, perfect for beginners! While there are many shortcuts available, focusing on just these three — [F2], [F4], and [F12] — can significantly boost productivity without overwhelmi...

Here’s a breakdown of how to use the versatile [Ctrl] + [D] shortcut in Excel. From copying cells to filling formulas, [Ctrl] + [D] is a handy, multifunctional shortcut that can streamline your workflow and save time. Copy the Cell Above...

When working with tables in Excel, you may sometimes need to swap the rows and columns to better visualize your data. While you could recreate the table from scratch, this is both tedious and inefficient. Luckily, Excel provides a couple...

When you need to enter today's date in Excel, how do you usually do it? Typing each character individually, like "2", "0", "2", "4", "/", "1", "2", "/", "3", "1," can be tedious, as it requires 10 keystrokes. But there are quicker method...

In Excel, you have quick shortcuts to undo your last action, redo an undone action, and even repeat an action. Here’s how to "rewind time" with these essential shortcuts when you make a mistake or want to repeat a step. Key Shortcuts Ove...

If you frequently need to calculate totals, the Auto SUM function in Excel is incredibly handy. While you can type out =SUM( manually, using Auto SUM saves time and effort. This article will guide you on locating and using Auto SUM, incl...

When you’ve finished your work in Excel and are ready to close it, the typical approach involves: Grabbing the mouse Moving the cursor to the "X" in the top-right corner Left-clicking to close the window. With today’s larger monitors, na...