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SeveranceD

Adding a number to multiple cells at once
 
Hi, I've got a problem that I just don't really know how to word right to
search for a solution to:

I've got a large spreadsheet with lots of number, not formulas, in the
cells. I need to multiply every number in the sheets by 5, but I have no
idea how to apply that to cells. How would I go about adding/multiplying
numbers in a range of cells?

Thanks

Elkar

Adding a number to multiple cells at once
 
Enter 5 into any blank cell
Copy that cell
Select your range of numbers to multiply
From the Edit Menu, select "Paste Special..."
Check "Multiply" option
Click OK
Delete the 5 you entered originally

HTH,
Elkar


"SeveranceD" wrote:

Hi, I've got a problem that I just don't really know how to word right to
search for a solution to:

I've got a large spreadsheet with lots of number, not formulas, in the
cells. I need to multiply every number in the sheets by 5, but I have no
idea how to apply that to cells. How would I go about adding/multiplying
numbers in a range of cells?

Thanks


JE McGimpsey

Adding a number to multiple cells at once
 
One way:

Enter 5 in an empty cell. Copy the cell. Select the values to be
increased. Choose Edit/Paste Special, selecting the Values and Multiply
radio buttons. Click OK.

In article ,
SeveranceD wrote:

Hi, I've got a problem that I just don't really know how to word right to
search for a solution to:

I've got a large spreadsheet with lots of number, not formulas, in the
cells. I need to multiply every number in the sheets by 5, but I have no
idea how to apply that to cells. How would I go about adding/multiplying
numbers in a range of cells?

Thanks


SeveranceD

Adding a number to multiple cells at once
 
Thanks a ton for the easy straightforward answer.


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