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Excel 2007

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Formatting Text

Formatting cells

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To format text in bold or italics:

  • Left-click a cell to select it, or drag your cursor over the text in the formula bar to select it.
  • Click the Bold or Italics command.
Formatting Commands

You can select entire columns and rows, or specific cells. To select the entire column, just left-click the column heading, and the entire column will appear as selected. To select specific cells, just left-click a cell and drag your mouse to select the other cells, then release the mouse button.

To format text as underlined:

  • Select the cell or cells you want to format.
  • Click the drop-down arrow next to the Underline command.
  • Select the Single Underline or Double Underline option.
Underline Command

To change the font style

  • Select the cell or cells you want to format.
  • Left-click the drop-down arrow next to the Font Style box on the Home tab.
  • Select a font style from the list.
Font Style

As you move over the font list, the Live Preview feature previews the font for you in the spreadsheet.

To change the font size:

  • Select the cell or cells you want to format.
  • Left-click the drop-down arrow next to the Font Size box on the Home tab.
  • Select a font size from the list.
Font Size

To change the text color:

  • Select the cell or cells you want to format.
  • Left-click the drop-down arrow next to the Text Color command. A color palette will appear.
  • Select a color from the palette.
Text Colors


OR

  • Select More Colors. A dialog box will appear.
  • Select a color.
  • Click OK.
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