Question

use the auto Fill feature to fill the range B3 to E3 with a series of labels for the four quarters in a year starting with quarter 1 in cell B3

Answer 1

To fill the range B3 to E3 with quarterly labels in Excel, input 'Quarter 1' in B3 and then use the fill handle to drag across to E3. Excel will autofill the cells with 'Quarter 2', 'Quarter 3', and 'Quarter 4'.

Step-by-step explanation:

To use the auto Fill feature in Excel to fill the range B3 to E3 with a series of labels for the four quarters in a year, starting with 'Quarter 1' in cell B3, you would:

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3. Enter 'Quarter 1' into cell B3.
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6. Click on cell B3 to select it. You should see a small square at the bottom-right corner of the cell, known as the fill handle.
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9. Click and drag the fill handle horizontally across cells C3, D3, and E3.
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12. Release the mouse button, and Excel will automatically fill cells C3, D3, and E3 with 'Quarter 2', 'Quarter 3', and 'Quarter 4' respectively.

By dragging the fill handle across the cells, Excel recognizes the pattern you started in B3 and continues it across the selected range. This feature saves time and ensures consistency across your labels.