Excel Filling Techniques

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What is filling used for?

Sorting data alphabetically

Filling ranges with values (correct)

Deleting cell contents

Creating graphs and charts

How is filling done?

By right-clicking on the cell and choosing the fill option

By clicking the fill icon and selecting the range using drag and mark (correct)

By pressing Ctrl + F

By typing 'fill' in the formula bar

What does the fill icon look like?

A small square (correct)

A star symbol

A triangle pointing downwards

A circle with a line through it

What happens when you hover over the fill icon?

Your mouse pointer will change its icon to a thin cross Signup and view all the answers

What can filling be used for other than copying?

Sequences Signup and view all the answers

What does filling create when used for copying numbers?

"Ten copies" of the original number Signup and view all the answers

What does filling create when used for copying text?

"Ten copies" of the original text Signup and view all the answers

What is a sequence in the context of filling?

An order or a pattern Signup and view all the answers

Where is the fill icon located?

Bottom right corner of the cell Signup and view all the answers

What does holding down the left mouse button while dragging and marking do during filling?

Selects the range to be filled Signup and view all the answers

What can the fill function be used for?

Continuing sequences of numbers, dates, words, and letters Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before using the fill function?

Mark both values before filling the range Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the fill function recognizes a pattern?

It continues the pattern in the specified range Signup and view all the answers

What does the fill function do when identical values are entered in adjacent cells?

It creates copies of the value when filling the range Signup and view all the answers

What happens when different values are entered in adjacent cells?

The fill function understands the pattern and continues it Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of combining words and numbers using the fill function?

$A1(Hello 1)$ and $A2(Hello 2)$ Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should be noted about using the fill function for dates?

The date format depends on regional language settings Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is an outcome of using the fill function for combining words and letters?

It counts from A1(Hello 1) to A10(Hello 10) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the double click fill function to work?

Recognizable pattern, such as using headers or having formulas in adjacent columns/rows Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What action helps the fill function understand the relationship between the data?

Adding headers to the columns involved in the calculation Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome of using headers with the fill function?

The function recognizes the pattern and fills in the formulas for each row Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to stop automatic filling at row 20?

No action needed, it stops automatically at row 20. Signup and view all the answers