Excel 2007: Working with Cells

TL;DR

Easily copy, cut, paste, and move data in Microsoft Office applications using commands, drag and drop, and the fill handle.

Transcript

In all the 2007 Microsoft applications you'll see a Clipboard group on the Home tab, which is where you'll find the Cut, Copy, and Paste commands. These commands make it very easy to copy or cut, and then paste information from cell to cell so that you don't have to type and retype information. Let's take a look at how this works. I'm happy with my... Read More

Key Insights

• 💁 The Clipboard group in Microsoft Office applications offers commands for easy copying, cutting, and pasting of information.
• 💁 The Cut command removes information from a cell and moves it to another, while the Copy command duplicates the information.
• 👻 Drag and drop allows for moving cells, including their formulas, to a new location.
• 🍵 The fill handle is a useful tool for quickly entering data into multiple cells.
• 🇨🇻 Keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V can be used for copying and pasting.
• 🍵 The fill handle can be used vertically or horizontally to fill cells with data.
• 💦 Moving cells using drag and drop automatically updates formulas to reflect their new location.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I copy and paste information in Microsoft Office applications?

To copy information, select the cell and click on the Copy command. Then, select the destination cell(s) and click on the Paste command. The information will be duplicated. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste.

Q: What is the difference between the Cut and Copy commands?

The Cut command removes information from the selected cell and moves it to another cell. The Copy command duplicates the information without removing it from the original cell.

Q: How can I move cells, including their formulas, to a new location?

Use the drag and drop method by selecting the cells, clicking and holding the mouse button, dragging the cells to the desired location, and releasing the mouse button. The cells, along with their formulas, will be moved.

Q: How can I quickly enter data into multiple cells?

Use the fill handle, which is a small square in the bottom right corner of a cell. Position the cursor over the fill handle until it becomes a thin cross, then click and drag to select the cells you want to fill. Release the mouse button, and the data will be filled in the selected cells.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Clipboard group in Microsoft Office applications allows for easy copying, cutting, and pasting of information, eliminating the need for manual typing.

• The Cut command removes information from one cell and moves it to another, while the Copy command duplicates the information.

• Drag and drop can be used to move cells, including their formulas, to a new location.

• The fill handle is a handy tool for quickly entering data into multiple cells, either vertically or horizontally.