Can Excel Handle Dragging Formulas for 64K Rows?

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Excel now supports up to 64,000 rows, which presents challenges when dragging formulas across such a large dataset. Users can efficiently apply formulas to multiple rows by copying the formula and pasting it into the selected range, eliminating the need for manual dragging. This method allows for automatic incrementing of ranges without the tedious process of dragging down the fill handle. Understanding this technique enhances productivity when working with extensive data in Excel.

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Now that excel handles 64K of rows it is becoming a pain dragging a formula to fill in that many rows.
Is there a way of selecting a range and having the formula drag apply to that range?
 
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copy the formula, then highlight the cells/rows you want then paste. You shouldn't have to drag.
 
Thanks, that was obvious - I hadn't tried it because I was thinking of ranges where you have to drag to automatically increment the range.
 

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