✅ Excel Basics Part 2 – Data Entry, Formatting Shortcuts ⌨️📋

1️⃣ Smart Data Entry Tips
• Use Tab to move right, Enter to move down
• Use Ctrl + D to copy cell above
• Use Ctrl + R to copy cell from the left
• Press Alt + Enter to insert a line break in a cell
• Use AutoFill by dragging the small square on a cell corner

2️⃣ Formatting Data
• Select cells and go to Home > Number to apply:
– Currency (₹), Percent (%), Date, Time, etc.
• Use Conditional Formatting to highlight values (e.g., values > 100)
• Use Merge Center to combine multiple cells
• Wrap Text keeps long content visible in one cell
• Use Borders for clean tables

3️⃣ Useful Formatting Shortcuts
• Ctrl + 1 – Format Cells window
• Ctrl + B / I / U – Bold / Italic / Underline
• Ctrl + Shift + $ – Currency format
• Ctrl + Shift + % – Percent format
• Ctrl + Shift + # – Date format

4️⃣ Quick Table Setup
• Select your data and press Ctrl + T to create a table
• You get built-in sorting, filtering, and styling

🎯 Practice Task:
• Enter sample data (names, sales, dates)
• Try Currency, % formats, bold header row
• Create a table with filters

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