Count blank cells within a range with the COUNTBLANK function; when using formulas to test if a cell is blank, use the ISBLANK function. Select all blank cell within a highlighted range by pressing the F5 key, then click Special and click Blanks. Don't use zero and blank interchangeably in ranges where averages are used.
- [Voiceover] It's not uncommon to see blank cells in Excel,…sometimes in the middle of data.…Sometimes it's appropriate too.…Sometimes dealing with blank cells is a bit problematic.…There are a number different functions related…to blank cells and features too.…We're looking at a worksheet called HR List…and in column I,…we can zoom in a little bit…holding down Ctrl using the mouse wheel,…there's some blank cells.…And the question might come up,…well, how many people do not have benefits.…We could count them somehow possibly.…We could also highlight them.…
We might wanna fill in here text that says,…for example, no benefits or none.…That's not necessary, but we might wanna do that.…We can begin by selecting the blank cells…using a feature that's not so well known.…I'm first going to select column I…and then on the Home tab in the ribbon,…far right button, Find & Select, Go to Special,…choose Blanks.…Click OK.…Only the blank cells are selected.…And that of course does include cell I7 here,…even though it's not gray…
Author
Dennis Taylor
Released
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
Duration
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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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