how do you automatic number in excel
Automatically Number Rows in Excel 2007. Sometimes you need to number the rows in Excel. These steps work for Excel 2007: 1  Select the first cell in the range that you want to fill. 2  Type the starting value for the series.3  Type a value in the next cell to establish a pattern. 4  For example, if you want the series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5..., type 1 and 2 in the first two cells. For example, if you want the series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5..., type 1 and 2 in the first two cells. 2  If you want the series 2, 4, 6, 8..., type 2 and 4. 3  Select the cells that contain the starting values. 4  Drag the fill handle across the range that you want to fill.