Enter data in many cells simultaneously in Excel

For example, in the Sheet to capture daily sales data, since 01st October is a Sunday (Holiday), I want to enter 0 across all columns.

excel enter data in many cells simultaneously

To do it in Excel, here is the answer:

a) Select all cells that need to have the same value (the selection could be non-contiguous as well). In the formula bar, enter desired value (0 in this case) . Click "Ctrl+enter"

excel enter data in many cells simultaneously

b) All the selected cells are updated with value entered in Formula Bar as shown below.

excel enter data in many cells simultaneously

 

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