How to List Weekdays in Excel Using the Fill Handle

Learn how to quickly list weekdays in Excel by using the fill handle to auto-fill days of the week efficiently.

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To list weekdays in Excel, follow these steps: Start by typing the first day (e.g., 'Monday') in a cell. Next, drag the fill handle (a small square at the cell's bottom-right corner) across the cells where you want the weekdays listed. Excel will auto-fill the following weekdays for you. This auto-fill feature simplifies routine tasks and saves time.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I fill weekdays only in Excel without weekends? To fill weekdays only, type the first weekday, then drag the fill handle while holding the Ctrl key (on Windows) or use the Fill Series dialog to select 'Weekdays'.
  2. Can Excel auto-fill dates including weekends? Yes, Excel can auto-fill all dates including weekends by dragging the fill handle after entering the initial date.
  3. What is the fill handle in Excel and how does it work? The fill handle is a small square at the bottom-right corner of a selected cell that allows you to copy or continue data patterns when dragged across adjacent cells.

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