Question: I would like to multiply a list of values by 1.1 without inserting a formula. Can this be done in MS Excel?
Answer: Yes, by using the Paste special function.
Why: To quickly increase values by 10% without inserting a formula.
Applies To: Excel 2003, 2007, 2010
- For this example the screen shot below will be used
2. To increase the selling price by 10% without inserting a formula; select E3 and copy the contents of the cell
3. Select D3:D19 and right click over the selected data area
4. Select Pastel Special. Then select as below
5. The result will be as displayed below. The Selling price values have been increased by 10% without inserting formulas.
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