autocorrect or autofill

Thanks for the information but I am still confused.  When I begin  to  type  an entry in an  excel cell, if I  have previously typed the same name before, an otion shows in gray format  to complete the entry.  I want to  delete or edit  some of the simmilar suggested completions.  richard_spear 

richard_spear 

In Excel, "Autocorrect" and "Autofill" are two different features, and each serves a distinct purpose:

1. Autocorrect:
• Autocorrect is a feature that corrects common misspellings and typing errors as you type. It's more focused on improving your typing accuracy.
• It works across all of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• For example, if you type "teh" by mistake, Autocorrect will automatically change it to "the."

To edit Autocorrect options in Excel:

• Go to "File" > "Options."
• In the Excel Options dialog box, select "Proofing."
• Click the "AutoCorrect Options" button.
• In the AutoCorrect dialog, you can add, modify, or delete entries.
1. Autofill:
• Autofill is a feature in Excel that helps you quickly fill cells with patterns, series, or data from a source cell. It's used to extend a series of values or fill cells based on a pattern.
• It's handy for copying a formula, data series, or dates.

To use Autofill:

• Select the cell(s) with the data or formula you want to replicate.
• Hover your cursor over the small square in the bottom-right corner of the selection (this is called the "fill handle").
• Click and drag the fill handle to the desired range, and Excel will fill the cells based on the pattern or data source.

If you want to edit the information that is the source of Autocorrect or Autofill, you should follow these steps:

To edit Autocorrect entries:

1. Go to "File" > "Options."
2. In the Excel Options dialog box, select "Proofing."
3. Click the "AutoCorrect Options" button.
4. In the AutoCorrect dialog, you can add, modify, or delete entries.

To edit Autofill series:

1. Select the cell(s) containing the source data or pattern.
2. Modify the data or pattern in these cells as needed.
3. Drag the fill handle to extend the modified series to the desired range.

Remember that Autofill uses the source data from the selected cell(s), so any changes made to the source data will be reflected when you use Autofill. The text and steps were edited with the help of AI.

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