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Enter, Edit, and Delete Data

Deleting Information in a Cell

To Delete Data that Already Appears in a Cell:

  • Click the cell that contains the information to be deleted.
  • Click on the information displayed in the formula bar.
  • Click the Cancel button Cancel button to delete an entry and turn off the formula buttons.

OR

  • Click the cell that contains the information to be deleted.
  • Press the Delete key, or
  • Right-click and choose Clear Contents from the shortcut menu.

    Clear Contents selection on the Shortcut Menu

To Delete Data Being Typed But Not Yet Added to the Cell:

  • Cancel an entry by pressing the Escape key.
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