Final answer:
The Flash Fill command in Excel can be executed by entering the initial pattern in one cell, moving to the next cell, and either allowing Excel to auto-suggest the fill or triggering it manually with the Ctrl + E shortcut. Alt + F4 is incorrect as this closes the application.
Step-by-step explanation:
To use the Flash Fill command in Excel to autofill the remaining cells in a column based on the pattern from a specific cell, such as F2 in your case, you would typically start by entering the correct format in cell F2 manually. Then, if Excel doesn't automatically flash fill the rest of the column, you may have to trigger it manually. Here's how:
- Select the cell where you have entered the desired pattern (F2).
- Go to the cell directly below it (F3), and start typing the pattern you want to continue.
- Excel may show a preview of the proposed fill. If it looks correct, you can press Enter to accept.
- If Excel does not auto-suggest the fill, you'll need to trigger Flash Fill manually. This can be done by pressing the Ctrl + E shortcut on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can find the Flash Fill option in the Data tab on the Ribbon and click it there.
- Note that the correct shortcut for Flash Fill is Ctrl + E and not Ctrl + F, and definitely not Alt + F4, as the latter closes the application window.
Flash Fill is a powerful tool in Excel that can save you a lot of time when dealing with repetitive data input or formatting. It works by recognizing patterns in your data and allows you to quickly fill down the information with similar patterns.