How Do You Add Sequential Numbers in Excel

*How to Create a Number Series in Microsoft Excel*
Adding sequential numbers in Excel is a common task that can be efficiently accomplished using the SEQUENCE function and the Fill Series feature. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to use both methods to add sequential numbers in Excel.

*Using the SEQUENCE Function*
The SEQUENCE function, introduced in Excel 365 and Excel 2021, generates a list of sequential numbers in a dynamic array. Here's how to use it:
1. *Basic Sequence:* To create a simple list of sequential numbers starting from 1, enter the following formula in the desired cell:
=SEQUENCE(n)
Replace "n" with the number of sequential numbers you want. For example, "=SEQUENCE(110)" will generate numbers from 1 to 110.

2. *Custom Start and Step:* To start from a specific number or to increment by a different value, use the optional arguments of the SEQUENCE function:
=SEQUENCE(rows, [columns], [start], [step])
- "rows": The number of rows to fill.
- "columns": The number of columns to fill (optional, default is 1).
- "start": The starting number (optional, default is 1).
- "step": The increment value (optional, default is 1).
For example, "=SEQUENCE(110, 1, 1, 1)" will generate the sequential numbers from 1 to 110 in a single column.

*Using Fill Series*
The Fill Series feature is a manual method to fill a range with sequential numbers. Here's how to use it:
1. *Select the Starting Cell:* Click on the cell where the sequence begins. Enter the starting number of the sequence, for example, 1.
2. *Drag the Fill Handle:*
- Hover the mouse cursor over the cell's bottom-right corner. You'll see the cursor change to a small black cross (Fill Handle). Now click and hold.
- Drag down the cells you want to fill.
- Release the mouse button. Excel will fill the selected cells with sequential numbers by default.

3. *Using Fill Series Dialog:*
- Enter the starting number in the first cell, for example, 1.
- Select the starting number's cell.
- Go to the *Home* tab, click on the *Fill* dropdown in the *Editing* group, and select *Series*.
- In the Series dialog box, choose the following options:
- *Series in:* Select whether you want to fill the series in rows or columns. Here, we must select a column because we need the sequential number in a single column.
- *Type:* Select the series type (Linear, Growth, Date, or AutoFill). For sequential numbers, choose *Linear*.
- *Step value:* Enter the increment value. For a simple sequence, leave it as 1.
- *Stop value:* Enter the last number you want in the sequence here. Write 110, for example.
- Click *OK* to fill the range with the sequential numbers.

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