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Page formatting
I have tried to format cells, IE make larger and also outline cells. not having any sucess. I highlight the page/cells press on the outline such as top and bottom of each cell and nothing happens. I can outline rows of cells individually
but not a whole page
It seems like you are having trouble formatting cells in Excel, specifically applying cell outlines. Let's troubleshoot this:
Adjusting Cell Size:
1. Column Width:
To adjust the width of a column, hover over the column header until you see the double-headed arrow.
Click and drag to the desired width.
2. Row Height:
To adjust the height of a row, similarly, hover over the row number on the left until you see the double-headed arrow.
Click and drag to the desired height.
Applying Cell Outlines:
1. Selecting Cells:
Ensure you have the cells you want to format selected. Click and drag to select multiple cells or hold down the "Shift" key and click to select a range.
2. Outline Borders:
To apply cell outlines, you can use the "Borders" button on the Home tab.
Select the desired cells, go to the "Home" tab, and in the "Font" group, locate the "Borders" button (it looks like a square divided into four parts).
Click the small arrow next to it to reveal the menu and choose "All Borders" or select specific border options.
3. Format Cells Dialog:
Alternatively, you can right-click on the selected cells, choose "Format Cells," go to the "Border" tab, and select your desired border options.
Whole Sheet Outlining:
If you want to outline the entire sheet:
1. Select All Cells:
Click the square between the row numbers and column letters (left-top corner), or use "Ctrl + A" to select all cells.
2. Apply Borders:
Use the "Borders" button in the "Home" tab or the "Format Cells" dialog to apply borders to the entire sheet.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Ensure you have the correct cells selected.
- Check if there are any merged cells or other formatting conflicts that might affect the result.
- If you're outlining a large range and it doesn't appear to work, try zooming out to see if the lines become visible.
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