Modify the Data

When the information you are working with changes, or when you need to correct an error, edit data directly in the cell. Another way to modify data is to move and copy cell entries to different locations on the worksheet.

Want to copy cells instead of moving them?   Hold down CONTROL while dragging. Use the Cut, Copy, or Paste command   Make your selection and right-click to display the shortcut menu. Undo button Make a mistake?   Click the Undo button. Clear data from a cell   Select the cell and press DELETE. Spelling button Check the spelling in your worksheet   Select the area you want to check, or select a single cell to check the entire worksheet. Then click the Spelling button.

Insert When You Paste

Cut button

Copy button

If you want to copy or move cells to another location, but don’t want to replace the existing data, you can insert the cells instead of pasting them. Select the range, click the Cut button or the Copy button, and then click where you want to insert the cells. Click Copied Cells (Insert menu) to simultaneously insert the necessary range and to copy or move the cells. If the range is less than an entire row or column, a dialog box appears, letting you choose whether to shift existing cells to the right or down to accommodate the inserted cells.

Office Assistant button

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