Deleting the contents of a cell

Delete Key:

• Select the cell or cells you want to delete, and press the "Delete" key on your keyboard. This removes the contents without affecting the formatting or cell references.

Clear Contents:

• Right-click on the cell or cells, choose "Clear Contents" from the context menu. This option removes the data but retains the formatting.

Backspace Key:

• Select the cell, and press the "Backspace" key on your keyboard. This removes the contents and shifts the surrounding cells left.

Delete Button:

• Select the cell or cells, and use the "Delete" button on the Home tab in the Ribbon. This can be used to shift surrounding cells up, left, or right.

Formula Bar:

• Click on the cell, and delete the contents directly from the formula bar.

Find and Replace:

• Use the Find and Replace dialog (press Ctrl + F) to find specific content and replace it with nothing, effectively deleting it.

Clear All:

• Right-click on the cell, choose "Clear All" from the context menu. This removes all contents, including any formatting.