A lot of folks do not realize just how easy it is to create work books in Excel. With Excel, you can streamline your data entry with AutoFill. Once you do that, you can get chart recommendations based on the data, and create them with just one click!. You can also easily spot trends and patterns with data bars, color coding, and icons! BUT, the very first thing you must do to get started is create your workbook!
Follow the steps below to learn how:
- Open Excel
- Select Blank Workbook
- Or use the shortcut CTRL + N (I always use the shortcuts)
Next, you need to enter your data.
Follow the steps below:
- Select an empty cell (most folks start with A1), and then key in text or a number.
- Press Enter or Tab and move to the next cell.
To fill in data in a series:
- Enter the beginning of the series in two cells, such as Feb and Mar, or 2023 and 2025.
- Select the two cells containing the series, and then drag the fill handle across or down the cells.
Go ahead and give it a show and see how easy it is!
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