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bbsin
Iron Contributor
Jul 14, 2022

Why is the number running as the 1st number when it's drag?

hi

 

I am trying to drag to have the number auto fill as 2 ,3, 4...  but when I hightlight and drag the icon it display as 2 in all the rows.

 

 

 

anyone can help me?  Thank you

 

 

  • Riny_van_Eekelen's avatar
    Riny_van_Eekelen
    Platinum Contributor

    bbsin Enter a 2 in the first cell, then a 3 in next. Select them both and drag. Now Excel will see the pattern and increase each following cell by 1.

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      bbsin
      Iron Contributor

      Riny_van_Eekelen 

       

      HI Thank you.  That's what I did but when I drag it display as the 1st cell number not running.

       

       

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