Chapter 1: Align text and numbers
Exercise 1: Right-align the numbers
Task
Qty and Amount are aligned left. Right-align the numbers so the digits line up.
Moves 0 (target 1)10 difference(s) from the model
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Cells
A1Press and release Alt to show KeyTips (Windows). Ctrl + 1 opens Format Cells, Ctrl + Z undoes.
| A | B | C | D | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Item | Rep | Qty | Amount | |
| 2 | Notebook | Smith | 12 | 18000 | |
| 3 | Ballpoint pen | Johnson | 5 | 1250 | |
| 4 | Clear folder | Williams | 30 | 36000 | |
| 5 | Sticky notes | Brown | 8 | 2400 | |
| 6 | Total | 55 | 57650 | ||
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Qty and Amount are aligned left. Right-align the numbers so the digits line up.
This drill is for computer screens. On a phone you can review the steps.
- Select C2 through D6
- Home > Align Right (Alt → H → A → R)
Key takeaway
Right-aligned numbers put the ones digits in a column, so values are easy to compare.
See how to make a table in Excel for details.