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.

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

Excel's conditional formatting lets you formats cells based on the value of those cells or their formulas. Learn the basics of this amazing feature.

Susan Harkins shows you how to format and unlock input cells in Excel at the same time by assigning a modified style.

You might need to clear all the cells' formats so that they can be interpreted as plain text. Here we tell you how to quickly clear any batch of cells depending on your needs. How to clear formatting ...

Excel uses rows and columns that are made up of cells to store data. If you decide to use Excel for your tasks, learning how to make Excel cells fit text is very important.

Safeguard your Excel worksheets from accidentally deleting formulas or data sets by locking important cells, while leaving the rest of the worksheet editable.