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Is there a quick way to number rows? I have 43,000 records and I need to do
a sort and update, but then I need to take my data back to the way it was in the beginning. I thought if I added a column named numbered and numbered all the way down, then I sort and make my changes several times, then before I saved the file, I could sort the numbered column in ascending order, delete this column and now save it as it was in the beginning. The only way I know how to number is type 1, 2 and then select these two and drag all the way down, but I am talking 43,000 rows. Thanks, |
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Enter 1 in row 1, 2 in row 2, select both cells and just drag and copy down.
-- __________________________________ HTH Bob "Pammy" wrote in message ... Is there a quick way to number rows? I have 43,000 records and I need to do a sort and update, but then I need to take my data back to the way it was in the beginning. I thought if I added a column named numbered and numbered all the way down, then I sort and make my changes several times, then before I saved the file, I could sort the numbered column in ascending order, delete this column and now save it as it was in the beginning. The only way I know how to number is type 1, 2 and then select these two and drag all the way down, but I am talking 43,000 rows. Thanks, |
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Try this:
Enter a 1 in your first cell. Make sure that cell is selected From the EDIT Menu, choose "Fill" then "Series" Series in "Rows" Type "Linear" Step Value = 1 Stop Value = 43000 Click OK In Excel 2007, the FILL option would be found in the Editing Section of the Home Tab. HTH Elkar "Pammy" wrote: Is there a quick way to number rows? I have 43,000 records and I need to do a sort and update, but then I need to take my data back to the way it was in the beginning. I thought if I added a column named numbered and numbered all the way down, then I sort and make my changes several times, then before I saved the file, I could sort the numbered column in ascending order, delete this column and now save it as it was in the beginning. The only way I know how to number is type 1, 2 and then select these two and drag all the way down, but I am talking 43,000 rows. Thanks, |
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Sorry, one correction. I meant to say, Series in "Columns" not rows.
"Elkar" wrote: Try this: Enter a 1 in your first cell. Make sure that cell is selected From the EDIT Menu, choose "Fill" then "Series" Series in "Rows" Type "Linear" Step Value = 1 Stop Value = 43000 Click OK In Excel 2007, the FILL option would be found in the Editing Section of the Home Tab. HTH Elkar "Pammy" wrote: Is there a quick way to number rows? I have 43,000 records and I need to do a sort and update, but then I need to take my data back to the way it was in the beginning. I thought if I added a column named numbered and numbered all the way down, then I sort and make my changes several times, then before I saved the file, I could sort the numbered column in ascending order, delete this column and now save it as it was in the beginning. The only way I know how to number is type 1, 2 and then select these two and drag all the way down, but I am talking 43,000 rows. Thanks, |
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Thank you so much, I have learned something new.
"Elkar" wrote: Sorry, one correction. I meant to say, Series in "Columns" not rows. "Elkar" wrote: Try this: Enter a 1 in your first cell. Make sure that cell is selected From the EDIT Menu, choose "Fill" then "Series" Series in "Rows" Type "Linear" Step Value = 1 Stop Value = 43000 Click OK In Excel 2007, the FILL option would be found in the Editing Section of the Home Tab. HTH Elkar "Pammy" wrote: Is there a quick way to number rows? I have 43,000 records and I need to do a sort and update, but then I need to take my data back to the way it was in the beginning. I thought if I added a column named numbered and numbered all the way down, then I sort and make my changes several times, then before I saved the file, I could sort the numbered column in ascending order, delete this column and now save it as it was in the beginning. The only way I know how to number is type 1, 2 and then select these two and drag all the way down, but I am talking 43,000 rows. Thanks, |
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Even easier method.
In a column adjacent to your data type a 1 and a 2 then select both those cells and double-click to copy down to end of data. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:18:16 -0700, Pammy wrote: Thank you so much, I have learned something new. "Elkar" wrote: Sorry, one correction. I meant to say, Series in "Columns" not rows. "Elkar" wrote: Try this: Enter a 1 in your first cell. Make sure that cell is selected From the EDIT Menu, choose "Fill" then "Series" Series in "Rows" Type "Linear" Step Value = 1 Stop Value = 43000 Click OK In Excel 2007, the FILL option would be found in the Editing Section of the Home Tab. HTH Elkar "Pammy" wrote: Is there a quick way to number rows? I have 43,000 records and I need to do a sort and update, but then I need to take my data back to the way it was in the beginning. I thought if I added a column named numbered and numbered all the way down, then I sort and make my changes several times, then before I saved the file, I could sort the numbered column in ascending order, delete this column and now save it as it was in the beginning. The only way I know how to number is type 1, 2 and then select these two and drag all the way down, but I am talking 43,000 rows. Thanks, |
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Only if there are no gaps!
-- __________________________________ HTH Bob "Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message ... Even easier method. In a column adjacent to your data type a 1 and a 2 then select both those cells and double-click to copy down to end of data. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:18:16 -0700, Pammy wrote: Thank you so much, I have learned something new. "Elkar" wrote: Sorry, one correction. I meant to say, Series in "Columns" not rows. "Elkar" wrote: Try this: Enter a 1 in your first cell. Make sure that cell is selected From the EDIT Menu, choose "Fill" then "Series" Series in "Rows" Type "Linear" Step Value = 1 Stop Value = 43000 Click OK In Excel 2007, the FILL option would be found in the Editing Section of the Home Tab. HTH Elkar "Pammy" wrote: Is there a quick way to number rows? I have 43,000 records and I need to do a sort and update, but then I need to take my data back to the way it was in the beginning. I thought if I added a column named numbered and numbered all the way down, then I sort and make my changes several times, then before I saved the file, I could sort the numbered column in ascending order, delete this column and now save it as it was in the beginning. The only way I know how to number is type 1, 2 and then select these two and drag all the way down, but I am talking 43,000 rows. Thanks, |
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Good point
Gord On Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:28:43 -0000, "Bob Phillips" wrote: Only if there are no gaps! |
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