How do I... Perform basic formatting in Excel 2007

To get your point across when communicating information in the form of a spreadsheet of numbers, it is often necessary to add some formatting beyond the basic numbers in a set of cells. Column headings, row names, fonts, colors, and other basic formatting techniques can help you emphasize the data points you want your audience to focus on. The last thing you want to do is bog your communication down with an overwhelming sea of numbers.

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