How to Copy Contents and Formatting Across Worksheets

How can you copy the contents and formatting of cells C5:D16 from the Mills worksheet to the Summary worksheet?

Which option should you choose?

  • Option 1: Click on cell C5, then select "Fill Across Worksheets."
  • Option 2: Go to the Mills worksheet, select the range C5:D16, and copy-paste to the Summary worksheet.
  • Option 3: Use the "Format Painter" tool to copy formatting from Mills to Summary.
  • Option 4: Create a new worksheet to combine the data from Mills and Summary.

Answer:

To copy the contents and formatting from the Mills worksheet to the Summary worksheet, you should choose Option 2.

When you need to copy the contents and formatting of specific cells from one worksheet to another in Excel, it can be done efficiently by following the steps below:

Step-by-Step Guide:

  • Open the Mills worksheet where the data you want to copy is located.
  • Select the range C5:D16 that contains the desired content and formatting.
  • Copy the selected range using Ctrl+C or right-click and choose Copy.
  • Switch to the Summary worksheet where you want to paste the copied data.
  • Select the cell where you want to start pasting the copied range.
  • Paste the range using Ctrl+V or right-click and choose Paste.

This method ensures that both the contents and formatting from the Mills worksheet are successfully transferred to the Summary worksheet, maintaining the original data integrity.

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