Format in Excel 2003
How to insert fractions
This tip describes how to use fractions simply.
Center text across multiple columns
You can make a worksheet more visually appealing and easier to read by centering text across multiple
columns. Often you do this by merging and centering the merged cells, but it is not the only option.
How to change default font
This setting enables you to select a different font and font size for your worksheets.
AutoCorrect for data entry
You can use Excel's AutoCorrect feature to create shortcuts for commonly used words or phrases.
Check data entry for invalid entries
You can greatly reduce data-entry problems in your workbooks by making Excel check entries before entering
them in specific cells. To do so, you need to define restrictions and data-validation rules for those cells.
Adding and removing page breaks
On printing worksheet you might not be satisfied with the current pagination, so you might need to insert or
remove manual page break.
How to change columns to rows and vice versa
In some cases, you may want to change columns and rows in your data range for more convenient and impressive
view. Excel proposes the fast and simple way to change columns and rows in the data range.
Hide formulas from appearing in the edit bar
Usually you can view a formula in the Excel cell when cell is selected, but you can protect spreadsheet to
hide formulas in some cells.
How to add elbow to the table
This tip describes how to place into one cell both column and row header known as elbow.
Removing excess spaces and nonprinting characters
Often, data imported into an Excel worksheet contains excess spaces or strange (often unprintable)
characters. There are two handy functions TRIM and CLEAN to cleanup such data.