Entering and editing data is one of the most basic and important skills in Excel. Almost every task in Excel begins with typing information into cells.
Types of Data You Can Enter
Excel allows you to enter different types of data:
1. Text (Labels)
- Names
- Addresses
- Product titles
- Headings
Example: Ali, Sales Report, January
2. Numbers (Values)
- Prices
- Quantities
- Percentages
- Scores
Example: 500, 25.5, 10%
3. Dates and Time
- 01/01/2026
- 24-Feb-2026
- 10:30 AM
Excel automatically recognizes date and time formats.
4. Formulas
Formulas always begin with an equals sign (=).
Example:
- =A1+B1
- =SUM(A1:A10)
Formulas perform calculations automatically.