Changing Cell contents

Question 1

How to change cell contents?

Answer 1

Cell contents can be modified in two ways- Replacing cell contents and Using Edit mode

Question 2

Explain Replacing Cell contents

Answer 2

You can edit cell contents directly and replace them with a new entry by click on the cell whose contents need to be changed, typing the new information and pressing the Enter key.

Question 3

Explain using edit mode

Answer 3

Double-click on the cell whose contents need to be changed and the insertion point will blink within the cell. The Edit mode, indicated on the left side of the status bar, has been turned on.Change the contents and press the enter key.

Question 4

What mode is Excel when editing cell contents?

Answer 4

Edit mode

Question 5

After done editing cell contents in Excel, it goes into what mode?

Answer 5

Ready mode

Question 6

How to edit the cell contents using the Formula bar?

Answer 6

Select the cell and click on the Formula Bar. Move the pointer to where you want to insert the characters and make the required modifications in the Formula Bar.

Question 7

How to turn on Overtype mode?

Answer 7

Turn on Overtype mode by double-clicking on the cell and pressing the insert key. Now type in the cell and the contents will be replaced.

Question 8

What happens in Overtype mode?

Answer 8

When Overtype mode is turned on, the cursor changes to a blinking bar and the character to the right of it gets highlighted.

Question 9

Which function key can be used to change cell contents?

Answer 9

The F2 function key can be used to change cell contents after selecting a cell.