How to Quickly Copy and Paste a Formula to Another Worksheet in Excel

Copy and Paste Feature in Excel

Donna has entered a long and complex formula in cell B4 of one worksheet and now wants to use the same formula in a cell on another worksheet. To do this quickly and efficiently, she can follow these simple steps:

  1. Place the cursor in the cell containing the formula that needs to be copied (in this case, cell B4).
  2. Press Ctrl+C on the keyboard, use the copy icon, or right-click on the cell and choose Copy.
  3. Move to the new worksheet where the formula needs to be pasted.
  4. Place the cursor in the target cell where the formula should be pasted.
  5. Press Ctrl+V on the keyboard, use the paste icon, or right-click on the cell and choose Paste.

By following these steps, Donna can quickly transfer the long and complex formula from one worksheet to another without the need to retype it manually. This method saves time and ensures accuracy in transferring the formula.

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