In Excel, you can apply strikethrough formatting to cell contents, such as text or numbers, using the following steps:
1. **Select the Cell or Cells**: Click on the cell or range of cells where you want to apply the strikethrough formatting.
2. **Access the Format Cells Dialog Box**:
- You can do this by right-clicking on the selected cell(s) and choosing "Format Cells" from the context menu.
- Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut:
- For Windows: Press `Ctrl + 1`.
- For Mac: Press `Command + 1`.
3. **Apply Strikethrough Formatting**:
- In the Format Cells dialog box, go to the "Font" tab.
- Check the box next to "Strikethrough" in the "Effects" section.
- Click "OK" to apply the formatting and close the dialog box.
Alternatively, if you prefer to use the Ribbon interface in Excel, you can apply strikethrough formatting using the following steps:
1. **Select the Cell or Cells**: Click on the cell or range of cells where you want to apply the strikethrough formatting.
2. **Access the Home Tab on the Ribbon**: Click on the "Home" tab in the Ribbon at the top of the Excel window.
3. **Apply Strikethrough Formatting**:
- In the "Font" group of the Home tab, you'll see the "Strikethrough" button represented by an "abc" with a line through it.
- Click on the "Strikethrough" button to apply the formatting to the selected cell(s).
After following these steps, the text or numbers in the selected cell(s) will appear with a strikethrough line through them. This formatting can be useful for indicating that certain data is no longer relevant or valid, among other purposes.