Extending Cells in Excel

Adjusting Column Width

To increase the size of a cell in Excel to fit the text, begin by clicking the 'Format' button on the Home tab. Right-click on the column header and select 'Column Width' to set the width for a single column. Alternatively, select the desired column, click 'Format' and choose 'Column Width' under the cell size options. Simply type in the value to adjust the column width as needed.

Common Use Cases

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  Automating the duplication of cell contents across multiple rows or columns
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  Expanding a formula to adjacent cells to perform repetitive calculations quickly
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  Creating a series of sequential dates or numbers without manual entry
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  Applying the same formatting to a range of cells efficiently
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  Copying a pattern or sequence established in cells to other areas of the spreadsheet

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