How to change values in a cell range in Excel?
Suppose you need to adjust each product price in Excel by adding or subtracting $35. This article will explore several methods to quickly and efficiently change values in a cell range without relying on formulas. Whether you're looking to update pricing, adjust inventory levels, or modify data points across a spreadsheet, these techniques provide straightforward solutions for making bulk updates effectively.
Change values in a cell range with the Paste Special command;
Change values in a cell range quickly with Kutools for Excel.
Change values in a cell range with the Paste Special command
In this example, we will demonstrate how to add $35 to each product price without using a formula according to the following steps:
1. Tap the number 35 in any blank cell and copy it.
2. Select the range that you want to change values and right-click, and then choose Paste special… from the menu. See screenshot:
3. Select the All option from Paste, and click the Add option from Operation in the Paste Special dialog box. See screenshot:
4. Click OK, and all values of the range will be added to 35.
By using the Paste Special command, you can change values in a range by the Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide operations to change values in a range without using a formula. But if you want to apply the Rounding, exponentiation, using a custom expression or function operation to change values in a range, the Paste Special command can’t help you. Is there a quick way to change the values in a range easily? Well, Kutools for Excel’s Operation Tools is the tool you should try.
Change values in a cell range quickly with Kutools for Excel
If you have Kutools for Excel installed, you can swiftly alter the values in a cell range using the Operation Tools feature. This powerful tool simplifies adjustments and allows for rapid modifications across your data set, enhancing productivity and efficiency in managing your spreadsheets.
Please apply this utility by clicking Kutools > More > Operation Tools, see screenshot:
Step 1. Select the range you want to work with.
Step 2. Click Kutools > More > Operation Tools and a popup dialog will be displayed.
Step 3. Select the operation you want to carry out and enter the value you need in the box, you will see the result in the left Preview. See screenshot:
Step 4. Click Ok or Apply to change the values in the range. See screenshot:
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Note:
1. If you want to show the formula in the formula bar, check the Create formula in the Operation Tools dialog.
2. If you want to skip formula cells in your range, check Skip formula cells in the Operation Tools dialog.
By applying Operation Tools in Kutools for Excel, you also can carry out multiple operations in the range, such as rounding, division, function, and so on.
For more information about Operation tools, please visit the Operation Tools feature description.
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