Adding text to a cell using a custom format instead of typing it clearly labels the data and still lets Excel calculate it. (Click for larger image).

The Excel Format Cells dialog box with the Alignment tab opened. The Horizonal option is changed to 'Center Across Selection,' and the OK button is highlighted.

Pro Tip: To open formatting options, just select the cell (s) you want to format and press Ctrl-1 (Mac: Command-1). This actually works for anything in Excel: charts elements, images, etc.

In addition, knowing how to apply just the right formatting to specific cells quickly and easily helps users work more efficiently. These 10 tips will help users get more out of Excel’s ...

Learn how to format numbers in Thousands, Millions, and Billions in Excel and Google Sheets. Use number Formatting to convert numbers.

You can set up conditional formatting in Excel for dates. We have included detailed examples you can try while reading the guide.

Microsoft is testing out a new =COPILOT function in Excel cells – it's in beta with improvements needed, but you can try it ...

Locking cells in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is among the most commonly used functions. Here’s a guide on how to lock cells in Excel.