To enter data in a cell in Excel, simply click on the desired cell to select it, then type the data you want to input. After typing, press the Enter key to confirm the entry and the selection will move to the next cell down by default. You can enter numbers, text, dates, or formulas this way. To edit data already in a cell, select the cell and press F2 to enter edit mode. If you want to start a new line within the same cell (a line break), double-click the cell or select it and place the cursor where you want the break, then press Alt + Enter on Windows (or Ctrl + Option + Return on Mac). This will add a line break inside the cell without moving to another cell. Additionally, pressing Ctrl + Enter confirms the entry but keeps the cursor in the same cell instead of moving to the next one. You can also change the default behavior of the Enter key to move in different directions or stay in the same cell through Excel options under advanced settings. Summary of key methods:
- Click cell, type data, press Enter to confirm.
- Press F2 to edit cell content.
- Use Alt + Enter for a new line within a cell.
- Use Ctrl + Enter to enter data but stay in the same cell.
- Change Enter key behavior in Excel options if needed.
These are the basic and some advanced ways to enter data in Excel cells.
