Chapter 1: Align text and numbers
Exercise 2: Align headers with their columns
Task
All headers are centered. Align headers of text columns left and headers of number columns right.
Moves 0 (target 2)4 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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| 8 |
All headers are centered. Align headers of text columns left and headers of number columns right.
This drill is for computer screens. On a phone you can review the steps.
- Select A1:B1, then Home > Align Left (Alt → H → A → L)
- Select C1:D1, then Home > Align Right (Alt → H → A → R)
Key takeaway
When a header is aligned like its column, it is clear which column it belongs to.
See how to make a table in Excel for details.