To divide an entire column by a number in Excel without using a formula in each cell, follow these steps:
According to the YouTube video "How Do I Divide a Whole Column, Row or Sheet in Excel ...", you can divide a whole column by a number without explicitly using a formula in each cell of that column. Here's how:
Steps to Divide a Column by a Number
- Copy the divisor: Enter the number you want to divide the column by into a single cell, and then copy that cell (e.g., if you want to remove the 20% VAT, enter 20 into a cell and copy it).
- Select the column: Click on the column letter to select the entire column that you want to divide.
- Paste Special: Right-click on the selected column and choose "Paste Special".
- Choose Divide: In the "Paste Special" dialog box, under the "Operation" section, select "Divide".
- Click OK: Click the "OK" button.
Excel will then divide all the values in the selected column by the number you copied, effectively updating the column's values.
