Excel - Getting Started with Autofill - MUST KNOW FEATURE

Posted on: 05/28/2023

Using AutoFill in Excel is one of Excel's most used features. To be proficient in Excel, you need to master AutoFill. In this video, we will look at using Autofill with Series, Columns, Number Patterns, Dates, and Text.

Topics covered in the video

Quick navigation around the sheet
Using the Format Painter
Adding a formula
Autofill
Autofill Tips
Autofill Series
Autofill column
Autofill with number pattern
Autofill with dates
Autofill with date pattern
Date and time tips
Insert date and time
Autofill with text

What is AutoFill in Excel?

AutoFill is a great feature that automatically picks up series or patterns and fills in data. For example, If you type January in cell B1, and Autofill to the right, AutoFill will start putting in February in C1, March in D1, April in E1, and will continue.

AutoFill Months — **Autofill Months in Excel**

AutoFill number. In cell A2, type in 1. In cell A3, type in 2. Select A2 and A3, and Autofill down the series.

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