To select non-contiguous cells (prior to entering data, applying formatting, or deleting data), use the Ctrl key and the mouse. To copy a range of data containing hidden rows and/or hidden columns, select the entire range and press Alt+; (Semicolon) to select just the visible cells just before copying.
- [Voiceover] When you're about to format data…or hide data or copy or move it,…many times you simply click and drag…to select data, but there are times…when you need to select data that's not…adjacent to other data where you…wanna perform the same function on.…So, for example, I've got a list here.…I'm ready to print it, but I've decided that…some of the columns I really don't need…as I print the data.…So, I'm going to hide Columns D and E.…By the way, when you zoom in and out sometimes…in Excel, you will see pound signs.…If you really need to see the data,…drag across the columns, double click a boundary.…
It'll get the data back pretty quickly.…But I don't want to see this data in the print out,…so I'll drag across these two columns.…I'm ready to hide those two columns,…but I also want to hide, for example, Column I.…So, I'll hold down the Control key and click Column I.…I don't want to show the Job Rating, either.…I'll click Column K.…Right click on any of those column entries…that I've selected and simply hide.…
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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