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Apply Formula to Entire Column in Excel: 3 Ways to do it
This can be done with an autofill handle in a matter of moments
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Updated onOctober 7, 2024
updated onOctober 7, 2024
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Many of us use Excel daily, and many users are wondering if is there a way to apply the Excel formula to the entire column. In today’s guide we’re going to show you the best ways to do that, so let’s get started.
How do I apply a formula to an entire column in Excel?
1. Double-click the autofill handle
2. Use the Fill down option
You can also perform this just by using shortcuts:
3. Convert your table to Excel Table
After that, all your columns will be automatically filled.
As you can see, it’s easy to apply a formula to an entire column without dragging in Excel, and in most cases, you can just double-click the autofill handle or use the keyboard shortcut.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
