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| Click the cell to which you want to add data (for example, B3), making it the active cell. |
| Type some data (in this example, January) in the cell. As you type, the data also appears in the Edit bar. |
| When you finish typing, press Enter. Excel makes the cell immediately below it the active cell. |
| Type some data into a few different cells and press the arrow keys to move to the next cell (for example, enter some row headers and column headers). |
INTRODUCTION Data is the technical term for the text and numbers you enter into an Excel worksheet. Data in a specific cell can contain text, numbers, or any combination of both; it can even be a graphic or some other type of object you insert into the worksheet. You can enter data into a blank worksheet or add data to an existing worksheet. |
TIP Correcting As You Type If you make a mistake when typing data, press the Backspace key to delete your entry and type the correct data. You can also click the red X to the left of the Edit bar to cancel your current data entry or press the Esc key. |
TIP Editing Data If you pressed Enter to accept a data entry but that entry is incorrect, click the cell with the incorrect data to make it active. Then, type the correct data over the old data. |
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