Summary Excel

Differences between Autofill and Flash Fill
Autofill and Flash Fill both allow you to quickly fill a range
of cells with data, but they have some key differences:

 Autofill is best for creating simple sequences of
numbers, dates, or text, while Flash Fill is best for
creating complex patterns based on existing data.
 Autofill requires you to enter the first few cells of
the sequence, while Flash Fill can often determine
the pattern you're using from just the first cell.
 Autofill can be used with any type of data, while
Flash Fill is most effective with text data.
Tips for using Autofill and Flash Fill
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of Autofill
and Flash Fill:

 Practice using both features to determine which one
is best for the task at hand.
 Use Autofill for simple sequences and Flash Fill for
more complex patterns.
 If Flash Fill can't determine the pattern you're using,
try entering a few more cells of the series to help it
understand the pattern.
 Use Autofill and Flash Fill together to create
complex sequences or patterns that span multiple
columns or rows.