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Excel is unlike Word, and its primary function is spreadsheet processing. It is an application within the Microsoft Office suite designed to help record, present, and manipulate information in table form, perform calculations, and build visually appealing statistical data from Excel tables.
Excel Tab Formatting Hacks
Guide to Tab Formatting in Excel
Given its primary function, Excel naturally lacks the tab formatting feature found in MS Word. However, due to specific work requirements and your desire to format tabs in Excel, you can follow the guidance below.
Suppose you need to create periods '.' in the answer section as depicted below. In that case, follow these steps:
Step 1: In cell B6, input the formula: =A2&'..........' -> You can input more '...' if desired.
Step 2: Press Enter to display the result as shown below:
With the above steps, you have created dots similar to tab formatting when working in Word.
You can also place the '...' in front -> in which case you need to enter the formula as: ='..........'&A2. The result after you enter and press Enter:
Another method, you can also use Format Cells to create data like: 123..........
To achieve this style, select the cell needing tab formatting then go to Format Cells (or press the shortcut Ctrl + 1) -> choose the Number tab (1) -> then select Custom (2).
In the Type box, type: .......... -> then click OK.
The result is when you return to the Excel spreadsheet, you enter 123 and press Enter it will display as shown below:
The above instructional article not only teaches you how to Format tabs in Excel using formulas and the Format Cells tool in Excel but also encourages you to choose the most suitable formatting method based on your work nature and needs. Additionally, if you are using Word 2010, refer to the detailed instructions on Formatting Tabs in Word 2010 that we have shared to learn how to execute it. Wish you success!
