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April 29, 2020

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THIS WEEK'S 'EXCEL IN SECONDS' TIP

 

How To Include Blank Cells/Rows In A Data Series

You may already know that you can quickly create a sequential data series in Excel simply by entering one or more values to start the series and then dragging the Fill Handle to extend the series.

This works for numbers, dates, and certain other data that Excel can recognize as a data series such as days of the week, months of the year, etc....

Fill Data Series in Microsoft Excel 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019 365

However, sometimes you may want to have blank cells between each value in the series.

Rather than create your series and then go back and insert the cells, there is a much easier way.

For example, to insert a single blank cell/row between each value when filling a series down a column, you simply select a blank cell below the value(s) you use to create the series.

If you want to have two blank rows between each value in the series, select two blank cells then drag to fill.

Fill Month Series With Gaps in Microsoft Excel 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019 365

For some types of data, such as numbers or data where the increment is not 1, you will need to provide the first two values in your series.

In those cases you will need to insert the required number of blanks between the first two values and also select the same number of blank cells after the second value.

Fill Date Series With Two Blank Rows Between in Microsoft Excel 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019 365

The same principle applies when filling a series across columns. Select the data to start the series and the required number of blank cells/columns, then drag the Fill Handle to fill across.

Fill Series Across Columns With Blanks in Microsoft Excel 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019 365


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