Fill data automatically in worksheet cells

Support

Hello,

Select a different account.

You have multiple accounts

Choose the account you want to sign in with.

Applies To

Excel for Microsoft 365 Excel 2024 Excel 2021 Excel 2019 Excel 2016 Office for business Microsoft Office

Use the Auto Fill feature to fill cells with data that follows a pattern or are based on data in other cells.

Note: This article explains how to automatically fill values into other cells. It does not explain how to enter data manually or simultaneously across multiple worksheets.

Find more videos on Mike Girvin's YouTube channel, excelisfun.

Select one or more cells you want to use as a basis for filling additional cells.

For a series like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5..., type 1 and 2 in the first two cells. For the series 2, 4, 6, 8..., type 2 and 4.

For the series 2, 2, 2, 2..., type 2 in first cell only.
Drag the fill handle .
If needed, click Auto Fill Options and choose the option you want.