Work in Cells and Ranges

When you work with data in worksheet cells—for example, entering, copying, deleting, or formatting data—first you select the area to work in. The selection can be a single cell or a range of cells.

After making your selection, perform the action you want. Data you enter and work with can be text, such as a list of names and addresses; values, such as revenues or units sold; or a formula that calculates a value.

Undo button

Redo button

Need to cancel an entry?   Press ESC. If you already pressed ENTER, click the Undo button. Additional clicks undo previous actions. Or you can click the Undo arrow to select a particular action from a list of recent actions. To “undo an undo,” click the Redo button. Work with commands right where you need them   A shortcut menu contains the most useful commands for the cell or object you have selected. For example, when a cell or range is selected, the shortcut menu displays commands that allow you to cut, copy, paste, delete, insert, or format data. Right-click to display the shortcut menu.

Office Assistant button

Want to know more?   Look up Getting Results - First Workbook in Help.