Excel® 2013 On Demand

Formatting Text

A font is a collection of alphanumeric characters that share the same typeface, or design, and have similar characteristics. Most fonts are available in a number of styles (such as bold and italic) and sizes. You can format text and numbers with font attributes, such as bolding, italics, or underlining, to enhance data to catch the reader’s attention. The basic formats you apply to text are available on the Home tab in the Font group or in the Font dialog box. Some of the formats available in the Font dialog box include strikethrough, and single or double normal and accounting underline. When you point to selected text, Excel displays the Mini-Toolbar above it. The Mini-Toolbar provides easy access to common formatting toolbar ...