Use the Auto Fill feature to fill cells with data that follows a pattern or are based on data in other cells. Note: This article explains how to automatically fill values into other cells. It does not explain how to enter data manually or simultaneously across multiple worksheets .

Use the ROW function to number rows. In the first cell of the range that you want to number, type =ROW (A1). The ROW function returns the number of the row that you reference. For example, =ROW (A1) returns the number 1. Drag the fill handle across the range that you want to fill.

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You can quickly create a list of dates, in sequential order, by using the Fill Handle or the Fill command.

Quickly enter a series of dates, times, weekdays, months, or years. To. Do this. Copy the entire contents of the cell, including the formulas and the formatting, without repeating the series. Click Copy Cells. Fill the cells based on the starting information in the first cell. Click Fill Series.

Have Excel automatically fill your data when it detects a pattern. For example, the months of the year, the days in a month, or a sequence of numbers. You can also parse data, like splitting first and last names out of a column, or concatenate data, like joining first and last names from two columns.

In cell D2, subtract the end time from the start time by entering the formula =C2-B2, and then press Enter. In the Format Cells box, click Custom in the Category list. In the Type list, click h:mm (for hours and minutes), and then click OK. Now we see that Richard worked 3 hours and 45 minutes.

You can always show the AutoComplete menu when you begin typing a formula, or to narrow down the number of possible entries that you see, you can display the menu only after you've typed a certain number of letters. On the Excel menu, click Preferences. Under Formulas and Lists, click AutoComplete. In the Show options after typing box, enter ...

Tap to select the cell that contains the data you want to fill into other cells, and then tap the cell a second time to open the Edit menu. Tap Fill , and then tap and drag the fill arrows down or to the right.