how do I automatically add row numbers in column

[Carole O]

Do you want the row numbers in column A? Insert a column, enter 1 in A1,
then click on the lower right part of the cell, and drag it down. This is
probably the easiest way to do this.

Carole O

 

[Carole Drake]

When I do that, I get '1' in lots of rows...
Carole D

 

[gls858]

ceegar wrote:

did you see the answer from JE McGimpsey in the other thread you started?

one way:

A1: =ROW()

Copy down as far as necessary.



Another way is 1 in A1 2 in A2 highlight both cells then drag
it from the right hand corner down the column.

gls858

 

[Gord Dibben]

Carole

With a 1 only in A1 you cannot drag/copy down using left mouse button or you
will get all 1's as you have discovered.

With a 1 in A1, RIGHT-click and drag down. Release button and select "fill
series" from the menu that pops up.

Best to go with JE's advice with the =ROW()

If you delete a row, you don't have to make any alterations.


Gord Dibben Excel MVP