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Making AutoComplete Work for an Entire Column AutoComplete only works properly if you have contiguous data in the column above the current cell. Here are a couple of workarounds that can help you get past this requirement if you must have “empty” cells in the column. Microsoft Excel versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Understanding AutoComplete Entering data in a worksheet can be a much easier task if you take advantage of the AutoComplete feature of Excel. This tip explains what the feature is, how it works, and how you can turn it on or off. Microsoft Excel versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

Using AutoComplete with Disjointed Lists AutoComplete is a great feature for data entry. However, it can lose some effectiveness if your data list has blank cells in it. This tip describes how to get around this shortcoming. Microsoft Excel versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

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