The Default Setting of Auto Fill Options in Excel by Tricia Goss Related Articles How to Auto Populate the Date in Excel How to Use Data in Specific Cells to Create Tables in Excel 2007 Adding Percentages Using Excel How to Insert a Caret in Excel In What Ways Is MS Excel Used to Interpret Data How to Make Excel Continue to Count up for Each Row Share on Facebook Excels Auto Fill options, including automatic entries based on other cells, the fill handle and other features, can make light work of spreadsheet data entry.
![]() ![]() You can press Enter to allow Excel to auto fill the cell or continue typing the correct information. To turn this feature off, select the File tab, click Options and choose Advanced. Clear the Enable AutoComplete for Cell Values check box under Editing Options. Fill Handle When you select a cell or group of cells that you want to use as the basis for auto filling other cells, Excel displays the fill handle by default. Dragging the fill handle down or across the cells you want filled provides a result based on the existing data. For instance, if you select a cell containing 1 and drag the fill handle, Excel repeats the number in the selected cells, but if you select a cell containing 1 and another containing 2, Excel automatically numbers the new cells 3, 4 and so on. Fill Command Excel provides a fill command on the ribbon as well. To use this auto fill option, select the range of cells you want to fill and then type the data you want to use as the basis for filling other cells into the first cell. ![]() Custom Fill Series By default, Excel provides a few standard auto fill lists, such as days of the week and names of months, in various formats. Select New List and type each list item followed by a comma into the List Entries box (for example, North, South, East, West), then click the Add button. References Microsoft Office Support: Fill Data Automatically in Worksheet Cells Writer Bio Tricia Goss credits include Fitness Plus, Good News Tucson and Layover Magazine. She is certified in Microsoft application and served as the newsletter editor for OfficeUsers.org. She has also contributed to The Dollar Stretcher, Life Tips and Childcare Magazine. Find The Autofill Option In Excel Full Site GannettServices About azcentral.com Contact Republic Media azcentral FAQ Advertise with Us Circulation FAQ and contact Work With Us Terms of Service Privacy NoticeYour California Privacy Rights Community Rules Do not sell my data Cookie policy Ad Choices The Arizona Republic Online Obituaries Video Photos Lavozarizona.com Lottery results Giving Back Advertising Terms and Conditions Archives Member Guide Our Partners Jobs Cars Homes Find and Save Classifieds GO Digital Help Terms of Service Privacy NoticeYour California Privacy Rights Do not sell my data Cookie policy Ad Choices Full Site Gannett 2019.
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