How do you replace cell data in Excel?

You can easily replace cell data in Excel using the Find and Replace feature.

Here's how:

1. Open the Find and Replace dialog box:
   • Press Ctrl+H on your keyboard.
   • Go to the Home tab > Editing group > Find & Select > Replace.
2. Enter the text or number you want to find in the "Find what" box.
3. Enter the text or number you want to replace it with in the "Replace with" box.
4. Click "Replace All" to replace all instances, or "Replace" to replace one instance at a time.

Examples:

• Replace all instances of "Apple" with "Orange":
  • Enter "Apple" in the "Find what" box and "Orange" in the "Replace with" box.
  • Click "Replace All".
• Replace all empty cells with "N/A":
  • Leave the "Find what" box empty.
  • Enter "N/A" in the "Replace with" box.
  • Click "Replace All".

Practical Insights:

• Use the "Find Next" button to find the next instance of your search term.
• The "Options" button allows you to specify additional search criteria, such as match case, match entire cell contents, and search by formulas.
• You can also replace data within a specific range of cells by selecting the range before opening the Find and Replace dialog box.