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Auto filling with Macro

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Reply Tue 29 Apr 2008, 12:29Delegate Nathan said...

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Excel VBA Intro Intermediate course

Auto filling with Macro

How am I able to autofill cells down to a certain point (cell) then continue the same process down with the new fill data?

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Reply Sun 18 May 2008, 16:53Trainer Alan said...

RE: Auto filling with Macro

Use the GOTO "Special" option then select Blanks. This will allow you to fill blank cells in the current range without worrying about AutoFill.

You can also use the selection options: select start cell, hold down Shift the press End key, release End key and keeping Shift key down press the Down arrow key.

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