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3.5.2 Selecting Cells, Rows and Columns in the Worksheet
Before performing any operation, you need to select the cells or range of cells. A range is a rectangular block of
contiguous cells, i.e., cells that touch each other, especially along a line.
In this section, we will learn how to select cells, rows, and columns. We will also discuss how to insert and delete
cells, rows, and columns.
Cells can be selected in a variety of combinations and quantities.
Selecting Cells
The various ways to select cells are:
To select a single cell: Left-click on the cell to be selected. The selection can be verified by looking at the cell address
in the Name Box.
Name Box
Selected
cell
To select a range of contiguous cells
A range of cells can be selected using the keyboard or the mouse.
To select a range of cells by dragging the mouse:
1 Click in a cell.
2 Press and hold down the left mouse button.
3 Move the mouse pointer around the screen.
4 Once the desired block of cells is highlighted, release the left mouse button.
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