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i want a1:a7 to have exact info and a8:a14 to have the same also.
Is there a way to input identical cells at the same time, or do i have to
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Select the range A1:A7

Type whatever it is you want to type *but* instead of hitting Enter like you
normally would hold down the CTRL key then hit Enter.

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Is there a way to input identical cells at the same time, or do i have to
copy and paste



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--Select the cell range
--Keeping the selection enter the data into the active cell.
--Press Ctrl+Enter instead of just enter

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i want a1:a7 to have exact info and a8:a14 to have the same also.
Is there a way to input identical cells at the same time, or do i have to
copy and paste

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Yet another way which I like most

--Fill down:Enter data to a cell. Select the cell. Extend selection down.
Press Ctrl+D

--Fill right:Enter data to a cell. Select the cell. Extend selection to
right Press Ctrl+R


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--Select the cell range
--Keeping the selection enter the data into the active cell.
--Press Ctrl+Enter instead of just enter

If this post helps click Yes
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i want a1:a7 to have exact info and a8:a14 to have the same also.
Is there a way to input identical cells at the same time, or do i have to
copy and paste

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How about

1) Select cell A8
2) Type =A1 and press enter

Repeat steps 1-2 for cells A9 through A14 (increase =A1 to =A2, and so
on)

Then enter data into A1:A7, it will be mirrored in cells A8:A14.

Is that what you wanted?

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Is there a way to input identical cells at the same time, or do i have to
copy and paste

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