How to Fill Down in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Fill Down in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Click on the cell containing the formula you want to copy. The fill handle is the small square at the bottom-right corner of the selected cell.
Double-click the fill handle to copy the formula down, aligning with the range of adjacent columns.
Scroll down to confirm the formula has been copied correctly to all rows in the column.
Quick answer: To fill down in Excel, click the cell with the formula, double-click the fill handle at the bottom-right corner to copy it down along adjacent columns, and scroll down to confirm the formula copied correctly to all rows.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Quickly copy formulas down a column in Microsoft by using the fill handle to automatically match adjacent ranges. This guide shows how to fill Down in Microsoft Excel in 3 steps, starting with "Click on the cell containing the formula you want to copy. The fill handle is the small..." and finishing with "Scroll down to confirm the formula has been copied correctly to all rows in the column". 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 fill Down in Microsoft Excel?
3 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 Filter Data in Microsoft Excel, How to find average in microsoft excel and How to Find Duplicates in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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