How to Copy Formulas Microsoft Excel
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How to Copy Formulas Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Select the cell with the formula (e.g., G3), then hover over its bottom-right corner until the cursor becomes a plus sign.
Click, hold, and drag the cursor down through the rows where you want to copy the formula, then release the mouse button.
Alternatively, you can double-click the left mouse button.
Excel will automatically fill the formula down the column to match the adjacent data in the neighboring column.
Quick answer: To copy formulas in Microsoft Excel, select the formula cell, hover over the bottom-right corner until a plus sign appears, and drag down through the desired rows. Alternatively, double-click the left mouse button to automatically fill the formula down the column to match adjacent data.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Copy formulas quickly in Microsoft Excel by dragging the fill handle or double-clicking to automatically match adjacent column data. This guide shows how to copy Formulas Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Select the cell with the formula (e.g., G3), then hover over its bottom-right corner un..." and finishing with "Excel will automatically fill the formula down the column to match the adjacent data in...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to copy Formulas Microsoft Excel?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Count Cells by Color in Microsoft Excel, How to Count Cells with Text Values in Microsoft Excel and How to Count the Words in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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