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Editing cells

To enter content in an empty cell, just click the cell and add your content. To edit a cell that already has content, follow these steps:

  1. Choose one of the options below to place the cursor in the cell:
    • Double-click the cell.
    • Click the cell and press Enter.
    • Click the cell and press F2.
  2. Edit the cell's content.

Formatting your data

You can format data in your spreadsheets in a variety of ways. You'll find the formatting options on the Edit toolbar.

Point your cursor to an icon on the toolbar below to see what the option does.

Print, undo or redo last operation

Format your data

Format your data as currency, as percent, or change a decimal to a percent.

Format cell contents

Select the font size, add bold, strikethrough text, and change color of text.

Change color of background

Add borders and align text

Merge cells horizontally in selected rows and wrap text

Add formulas

Check a list of functions you can use in Google Docs.


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