The function of clipping selected area in Excel is to delete the selected cells and move them to a new position. This can be used to organize and clean data, or to move data from one location to another. With the cutting operation, you can quickly delete the unwanted cells while keeping their contents, and insert them into a new location, which can save time and effort.
Next, we will share with you the common methods to cut the selected area in Excel:
Method 1: 1Select the area that needs to be cut.
2.Right-click and select the "Cut" option.
3.Right-click on the blank cell where you want to insert the cut area and select the "Paste" option.
Method 2: 1Select the area that needs to be cut.
2.Press Ctrl+X to cut the selected area to the clipboard.
3.Right-click on the blank cell where you want to insert the cut area and select the "Paste" option.
Method 3: 1Select the area that needs to be cut.
2.Right-click and select the "Copy" option.
3.Right-click on the blank cell where you want to insert the cut area and select the "Paste" option.
It should be noted that when you perform a cut operation, the selected area is deleted from the original location and inserted into the new location. Therefore, before performing the cutting operation, it is important to confirm that the selected area is correct and back up important data to prevent accidental deletion.
Demo environment. Hardware model: Huawei MateBook D 15
Software version: Windows 10, Excel
App version: None.