Using Paste Options in Excel

You can use more paste options when working with cells that have formulas or special formatting. To see these options, click the drop-down arrow on the Paste command.

Accessing Paste Options from the Drop-Down Menu

Instead of using the Ribbon, you can right-click for quick access to commands. Select the cell(s) you want to work with, then right-click your mouse. A menu will appear with commands like Cut, Copy, and Paste, as well as other formatting options.

Cutting and Pasting Cell Content

Cutting moves content from one cell to another. It is different from copying, which duplicates the content.

Here’s how to cut and paste:

1. Select the cell(s) you want to cut. For example, select G5:G6.
2. Right-click and choose the Cut command. You can also press Ctrl+X or use the command on the Home tab.
   
   
   
3. Select the cells where you want to paste the content. For example, select F10:F11. The cut cells will have a dashed box around them.
   
   
   
4. Right-click and choose the Paste command. Alternatively, press Ctrl+V or use the command from the Home tab.
   
   
   

The content will move from the original cells to the new location. The original cells will now be empty.