The Complete Excel Guide: Beginners to Advanced - Mouse Features

The video tutorial covers the different ways the mouse can be used in Excel, focusing on four main cursor types: the white cross for selecting cells, the black crosshairs for using the fill handle, and the white arrow for moving data. The fill handle is highlighted for its ability to extend lists and copy data. The tutorial concludes with a brief mention of the backstage view, setting the stage for the next section.

What is the primary use of the white cross pointer in Excel?

• To move cell contents

• To select one or more cells

• To open the backstage view

• To delete cell contents

Which mouse pointer is used to extend lists like days of the week in Excel?

• White arrow with a cross

• Black crosshairs

• Hand pointer

• White cross

What happens when you use the fill handle on a cell containing a number not part of a predefined list?

• It deletes the number

• It copies the number to adjacent cells

• It creates a chart

• It changes the number format

How can you move the contents of a cell using the mouse in Excel?

• By using the white cross

• By using the white arrow with a cross

• By using the fill handle

• By using the right-click menu

What is the benefit of understanding different mouse pointers in Excel?

• It makes navigation and data manipulation easier

• It enables better formatting of text

• It helps in creating charts

• It allows for faster printing