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How to Format Cells in Excel

Introduction to Cell Formatting

• The discussion begins with an overview of cell formatting in Excel, focusing on background colors and table styles.

• The speaker explains how to clear existing formats using the "Clear Formats" option, which removes all formatting including text and number formats.

Restoring Number Formats

• After clearing formats, the speaker demonstrates restoring number formats by selecting specific options like currency and decimal settings.

• Emphasis is placed on the importance of reapplying desired formats after using "Clear Formats."

Changing Background Colors and Styles

• The speaker shows how to change cell background colors manually or through predefined cell styles available in Excel.

• It is noted that changing themes will only affect cells with applied background colors; otherwise, only font changes will be visible.

Using Table Formatting Options

• The process of applying a uniform format across selected cells is introduced through the "Format as Table" feature.

• A demonstration follows where the user selects a range for table formatting, ensuring headers are recognized correctly.

Modifying Table Designs

• Once a table style is applied, users can preview different designs directly within Excel before finalizing their choice.

• If a design needs to be removed while retaining data structure, the "Clear" option allows for this without losing table functionality.

Customizing Existing Styles

• The speaker discusses limitations when trying to modify built-in styles but suggests duplicating them for customization purposes.

How to Modify Table Styles in Excel

Duplicating and Modifying Table Styles

• The speaker demonstrates how to duplicate a table style by right-clicking on it and selecting "Duplicate" to create a new version for editing.

• After duplicating, the modified table retains its original name with an added number, allowing for easy identification of changes made.

• The speaker emphasizes the ability to change colors in the duplicated style, highlighting customization options available for tables.

Accessing Design Options

• The design tab only appears when a table is selected; this allows access to various formatting options previously discussed.

• Users can add total rows or modify existing row colors, including removing header rows or applying different styles to specific columns.

Working with Named Ranges

• The speaker explains that naming a table helps manage it more effectively; however, if not done correctly, it may not encompass all desired cells.

• When creating a new table without headers, Excel automatically assigns names based on selected cells but may differ from user-defined names.

Clearing and Applying New Formats

• To clear existing formats while retaining data, users can select "Clear" from the design options before applying new styles.

• If multiple formats have been applied over time, users can use "Apply and Clear Formatting" to replace old styles with new ones seamlessly.

Finalizing Table Appearance

• Users are encouraged to explore various styles without needing to start from scratch each time; they can apply new formats directly over existing ones.