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.
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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.
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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.
