Move and insert an entire column/row or a selected range of cells in a column or row by dragging the selection with the Shift key held down; complete the action by releasing the mouse before the Shift key. Achieve the same goal by dragging with the right mouse button and selecting an option like Shift Right and Move.
- [Voiceover] We're looking at a worksheet called HR List.…Imagine if we want to move the status column…to put it between Columns C and D,…just to the right of Department.…A standard technique is to right-click Column D,…insert a new column, move this data over,…then possibly get rid of the other empty column…that we might have,…but it's a lot faster if we simply drag the data…with the Shift key.…We can do this for entire columns…or entire rows or just cells themselves.…So for example here, if I want to move the status column,…and there's nothing else in this worksheet…below this except status entries,…I'll drag the left edge with the Shift key held down.…
You don't have to hold down Shift immediately,…but why not?…So I drag it leftward here, and notice how…we see this I-beam indicator.…I can drag it over here, there, how about right there?…I'll let go of the mouse, and I've moved the column.…We can move columns left and right,…we can move multiple columns.…If for whatever reason later,…I say to myself I want social security and phone numbers…
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4/21/2016The course then dives into data entry and editing techniques, formatting and drag-and-drop tricks, keyboard shortcuts for working with formulas, data management strategies, and chart tricks. Short on time? Make sure to check out the "10 Tiny Tips" chapter for a quick productivity boost.
- Entering today's date or time instantly
- Converting formulas to values with a simple drag
- Undoing and redoing with keyboard commands
- Accessing the Ribbon from the keyboard
- Creating split screens fast
- Navigating in workbooks quickly
- Selecting noncontiguous ranges
- Entering data more efficiently
- Dragging and dropping data
- Performing calculations without formulas
- Applying formatting with keyboard shortcuts
- Using database techniques to work with Excel data
- Working with charts, shapes, and linked images
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome33s
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1. Top 10 Shortcuts
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Zoom in and out quickly3m 23s
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2. Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar Tips
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3. Display Shortcuts
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4. Navigation Shortcuts
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Navigate within worksheets7m 10s
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5. Selection Shortcuts
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6. Data Entry and Editing Shortcuts
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Accelerate data entry9m 54s
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Enhance editing tools3m 40s
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7. Drag and Drop Techniques
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8. Formula Shortcuts
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Create formulas rapidly6m 26s
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Use AutoSum shortcuts3m 53s
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Use rounding shortcuts5m 30s
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Generate random numbers5m 3s
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9. Operational Shortcuts
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Re-align imported text5m 44s
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10. Formatting Shortcuts
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11. Data Management Techniques
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12. Charting and Visual Object Tips
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13. Ten Tiny Tips
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Conclusion
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Goodbye33s
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