While Fill Handle is a quick way to number rows in Excel, Fill Series gives you a lot more control over how the numbers are entered. Suppose you have a dataset as shown below: Here are the steps to use Fill Series to number rows in Excel: Enter 1 in cell A2. Go to the Home tab...
One alternative method to count rows in Excel is to use the COUNTA function. This function counts the number of non-empty cells in a range. To use this function, select the column or row you want to count, and enter “=COUNTA(A:A)” (replace “A:A” with the column or row you ...
Fortunately, there is a feature in Excel 2010 that allows you to enter two numbers to start a sequence and then expand that sequence across as many cells as you need. We have previously written abouthow to automatically number rows in Excel 2010, and the method for numbering columns in Exce...
In Excel, the division symbol is used to represent the mathematical operation of division, where one number is divided by another. The division symbol in Excel is a forward slash ("÷"). It is used to create division expressions to perform calculations involving division. The division symbol i...
What if you want to insert multiple rows in Excel in one go? In the above example, we saw how to insert one row using the keyboard shortcut. If you want to insert multiple rows at one go, you can easily do it with a slight twist. Here is how to do it: Select the number of ...
This way, you can easily track down the number of columns. By now, we have learned to find the column number in Excel through the COLUMN formula, to nest the COLUMN formula in VLOOKUP, and also to change the Column reference style in Excel. ...
click on the cell containing the random number, and you will notice a small square in the bottom right corner of the cell, known as the fill handle. Click and drag the fill handle down for 999 more rows (to a total of 1000 rows). As you drag, Excel will automatically generate 1000 ...
How to number columns in Excel If you are not used to the R1C1 reference style and want to keep A1 references in your formulas, then you can insert numbers in the first row of our worksheet, so you have both - column letters and numbers. This can be easily done with the help of ...
Understanding the Hiding and Unhiding Function in Excel Before we dive into how to unhide multiple rows, it’s important to understand how the hiding and unhiding function works in Excel. The ‘Hide’ option in Excel allows you to hide either a single row or multiple rows within a worksheet...
How to select a whole row in Excel Similar to selecting a column, selecting a whole row in Excel is straightforward. Just click on the row header, which displays the row number, such as 1, 2 or 3. This will highlight the entire row, indicating that it is selected. ...