If you work with Microsoft Excel a lot, you probably make selections on a regular basis. But it can be tricky to select a large range of data using the cursor, especially when it extends beyond one screen. Use this keyboard trick to make selection of large data ranges easier, courtesy of TechRepublic.

Row shading can improve the readibility of your worksheet. Instead of applying shading manually, use this technique for quick conditional formatting, also from TechRepublic.

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You'll also find several links to Excel tips in our previous blog post titled Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Excel.