Moving Cells in Excel

Moving cells in Excel allows you to rearrange data quickly. Here’s how to do it:

1. Select the Cells:

- Click and drag to highlight the cells you want to move.

2. Cut the Cells:

- Right-click on the highlighted area and choose "Cut" from the context menu.

- Alternatively, you can press `Ctrl + X` on your keyboard.

3. Select the Destination:

- Click on the cell where you want to move the data.

4. Paste the Cells:

- Right-click on the selected cell and choose "Paste" from the context menu.

- Alternatively, you can press `Ctrl + V` on your keyboard.

Copying Cells in Excel

If you want to create a duplicate of the cells instead of moving them, follow these steps:

1. Select the Cells:

- Highlight the cells you want to copy.

2. Copy the Cells:

- Right-click on the highlighted area and choose "Copy" from the context menu.

- Alternatively, you can press `Ctrl + C` on your keyboard.

3. Select the Destination:

- Click on the cell where you want to paste the copied data.

4. Paste the Cells:

- Right-click on the selected cell and choose "Paste" from the context menu.

- Alternatively, you can press `Ctrl + V` on your keyboard.

Tips for Moving and Copying Cells

- Drag and Drop: You can also move cells by clicking and dragging the border of the highlighted area to a new location.

- Using Fill Handle: For copying a series (like dates or numbers), you can use the fill handle (small square at the bottom-right corner of the selected cell) to drag and copy values to adjacent cells.

- Special Paste Options: After pasting, you can right-click to find options like "Paste Values" or "Transpose" to customise how the data is pasted.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your data within Excel!