Part 3/7:
Manually typing today’s date can slow you down. Instead, you can press Control + semicolon (;) to automatically insert today’s date into a selected cell, allowing for quick updates. If you need to replicate this date across multiple rows, enter it twice first, select both, and use the autofill handle.
Quick Tip #4: Auto Sum Shortcut
Calculating totals is fundamental in Excel. Instead of relying solely on the mouse, use the keyboard shortcut Alt + equals (═) to activate the Auto Sum feature. This action automatically adds the nearest numbers, making it a much faster way to get your sums.