Microsoft Excel XP Tutorial

Using AutoFormats

The AutoFormat feature lets you quickly format a range of cells using one of a variety of built-in formatting combinations. When you add columns or rows to a range that’s been AutoFormatted, the new cells automatically assume the AutoFormat’s properties.

To apply an AutoFormat:

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1. From the Format menu, select AutoFormat.

The AutoFormat dialog opens.

1. Scroll through the list to view the available formatting com
   binations. Select a format by clicking on it.

1. You can choose to use only some of the properties of the selected format by clicking the Options button.

1. Uncheck any of the properties you don’t want to use.
2. Click OK.

The formatting is applied to the selected cells.

To remove an AutoFormat, simply select the cells, open the AutoFormat dialog, and select None, located at the end of the list.

Section Review In this section, you learned: Formatting worksheets Using styles Modifying styles Creating a new style Copying styles from other workbooks Using autoformats

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