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If you aren\u2019t using Excel you\u2019re missing out one of the most versatile applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.\u00a0 You can use Excel spreadsheets to simplify an extensive variety of tasks \u2014To organize, plan, calculate, and more.<\/p>\n
Specialists with an in-depth knowledge of Excel use it to develop customized proposals, contracts and other documents. \u00a0Artists even use Excel to produce digital art.<\/p>\n
In addition, Excel spreadsheets can be used in conjunction with programs like Access. Excel possesses many capabilities that aren\u2019t apparent to most users.<\/p>\n
The following are some tips that can save you time, and help you use Excel.<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 Easily jump to the start or end of a column. <\/strong><\/p>\n If you are deep into a spreadsheet, and you want to move to the first or last cell of a column, use CTRL + \u2191 to jump to the top cell, or CTRL + \u2193 to drop to the last cell.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 SUM() with ALT + =<\/strong><\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 Adjust The Width of One or More Columns<\/strong><\/p>\n Click on the column\u2019s header, \u2014Move your cursor to the right side of the header, and \u201cdouble click\u201d when you see the + sign.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 Add To, or Delete Columns\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Managing columns and rows can be a tedious task. You can save time by using CTRL + \u2018-\u2018 (minus key).\u00a0 This deletes the column, and CTRL + SHIFT + \u2018=\u2019 (equal key) adds a new column.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 Display Formulas with CTRL + `<\/strong><\/p>\n When troubleshooting, display the formula in a cell by using Ctrl + ` ( ` is furthest to the left on the row with the number keys).<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0 Format Numbers <\/strong><\/p>\n To format a number as currency, use CRTL + SHIFT + 4 (+4 is the same at the $ symbol). Do the same when formatting a number as a percent, \u2014 use CRTL + SHIFT+ 5 (+5 is the % symbol).<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0 Move Between Worksheets<\/strong><\/p>\n To jump to a worksheet, on the right enter CTRL + PGDN.\u00a0 Conversely, enter CTRL + PGUP\u00a0 to move to the worksheet to the left.<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0 Replicate a Formula in Multiple Cells<\/strong><\/p>\n You can easily reproduce the same formula again and again, and populate all of the cells in a column with the same formula while adjusting them to use the data specific to each row.<\/p>\n Simply create the formula in the first cell. Then move your cursor to the lower right corner of that cell and, when it turns into a + sign, \u201cdouble-click\u201d to copy the same formula into the remaining cells in that column. The cells in the column will exhibit the results of the formula using the data in that row.<\/p>\n 9.\u00a0 Reproduce Patterns and Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n You can do this by entering information in two rows to establish a pattern.\u00a0 Simply highlight these rows and drag down the cells to populate rows. This works with any symbol or items displayed in the cells.<\/p>\n 10.\u00a0 Copy a Format Into Multiple Cells<\/strong><\/p>\n Simply \u201cdouble click\u201d Format Painter. This tool lets you duplicate a format in other cells. You can also use use this feature to copy the format into multiple cells.<\/p>\n For more information about Excel, and how you can use it to save time and improve your day-to-day efficiencies, contact {company} at {phone}, or email us at: {email}<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you aren\u2019t using Excel you\u2019re missing out one of the most versatile applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.\u00a0 You can use Excel spreadsheets to simplify an extensive variety of tasks \u2014To organize, plan, calculate, and more. Specialists with an in-depth knowledge of Excel use it to develop customized proposals, contracts and other documents. \u00a0Artists…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":182,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-techtips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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