25 Questions
What is filling used for?
Filling ranges with values
How is filling done?
By clicking the fill icon and selecting the range using drag and mark
What does the fill icon look like?
A small square
What happens when you hover over the fill icon?
Your mouse pointer will change its icon to a thin cross
What can filling be used for other than copying?
Sequences
What does filling create when used for copying numbers?
"Ten copies" of the original number
What does filling create when used for copying text?
"Ten copies" of the original text
What is a sequence in the context of filling?
An order or a pattern
Where is the fill icon located?
Bottom right corner of the cell
What does holding down the left mouse button while dragging and marking do during filling?
Selects the range to be filled
What can the fill function be used for?
Continuing sequences of numbers, dates, words, and letters
What should be done before using the fill function?
Mark both values before filling the range
What happens when the fill function recognizes a pattern?
It continues the pattern in the specified range
What does the fill function do when identical values are entered in adjacent cells?
It creates copies of the value when filling the range
What happens when different values are entered in adjacent cells?
The fill function understands the pattern and continues it
What is an example of combining words and numbers using the fill function?
$A1(Hello 1)$ and $A2(Hello 2)$
What can be done to test filling dates using the fill function?
Type a date in A1 and fill A1:A10 to observe date sequence
What should be noted about using the fill function for dates?
The date format depends on regional language settings
What does it mean when it is stated that 'the fill function understands the pattern'?
It recognizes a sequence or progression based on input values
What is an outcome of using the fill function for combining words and letters?
It counts from A1(Hello 1) to A10(Hello 10)
What is required for the double click fill function to work?
Recognizable pattern, such as using headers or having formulas in adjacent columns/rows
What happens when there are no headers for the columns involved in the fill function?
The fill function does not understand the pattern and does not fill the rows
What action helps the fill function understand the relationship between the data?
Adding headers to the columns involved in the calculation
What is one outcome of using headers with the fill function?
The function recognizes the pattern and fills in the formulas for each row
What is necessary to stop automatic filling at row 20?
No action needed, it stops automatically at row 20.
Learn about the filling feature in Excel, which allows you to populate ranges with values without manual entry. This quiz covers the usage of filling for copying sequences, dates, and functions.
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