How to Copy & Paste an Empty Cell in Excel
Microsoft Excel stores data in a series of cells that are aligned with one another in rows and columns. In an Excel file, you can format cells in a number of ways, both in appearance and with information. You can also copy and paste cells in the same manner that you use to copy and paste other data on a computer. If you want to ensure that a cell is empty and doesn't contain any white-colored text or invisible formatting, copy an empty cell and paste it into another cell.
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Instructions
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Double-click an "Excel" document to open it in Microsoft Excel. If you wish to create a new workbook, click "Start," then "All Programs" and choose "Microsoft Office." Click "Microsoft Office Excel" to launch the program with a blank workbook.
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Click the empty cell from which you will be copying. To ensure that you are not accidentally selecting a cell with information or formatting, select a cell that is far away from any of your other data. Note that clicking the horizontal right arrow or the vertical down arrow at the bottom right corner of the Excel window will extend the sheet beyond the visible screen.
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Press "Ctrl" + "C" on your keyboard to copy the cell.
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Select the cell into which you wish to paste the copied, empty cell.
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Press "Ctrl" + "V" to replace the existing cell with your copied cell.
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Tips & Warnings
Right-clicking on a cell presents additional options for erasing cells. Choosing the "Delete" command will delete the cell from the sheet, but will also affect the positioning of adjoining cells. Selecting "Clear Contents" will empty the cell of any data, but will leave formatting intact.
