When it comes to using Excel, there are many tricks and hacks that can make your work more efficient and effective. One of those tricks is changing capital letters into lowercase letters. This may seem like a small detail, but it can make a big difference in the clarity and readability of your data. In this article, we will cover the steps to change capital letters to lowercase in Excel.
Step 1: Select the Cells You Want to Change
The first step is to select the cells that you want to change. To do this, click on the first cell you want to change, and then drag your mouse over the other cells you want to include. You can also select an entire column or row by clicking on the letter or number beside it. Once you have selected the cells, they will be highlighted.
For example, let’s say you have a list of names in capital letters:
| Names |
|---|
| JOHN DOE |
| JANE DOE |
| BOB SMITH |
To change these names to lowercase, select the cells containing the names you want to change.
Step 2: Use the LOWER Function
Once you have selected the cells you want to change, it’s time to use the LOWER function. This function will take the text in the selected cells and change all the capital letters to lowercase.
To use the LOWER function, click on the formula bar at the top of the screen (the area where you normally enter your formulas) and type =LOWER(A1), replacing “A1” with the cell reference of the first cell you want to change. In the example above, the formula would be =LOWER(A2), since we want to change the name in cell A2.
Press Enter, and the text in the cell will change to lowercase. You can then copy and paste the formula into the other cells you want to change, or you can drag the corner of the cell to apply the formula to multiple cells at once.
The result should look like this:
| Names |
|---|
| john doe |
| jane doe |
| bob smith |
FAQ
1. Can I use the UPPER function to change lowercase letters to capital letters?
Yes, you can use the UPPER function to change lowercase letters to capital letters. The syntax is the same as the LOWER function, except you use “UPPER” instead of “LOWER”.
2. Can I use the PROPER function to capitalize the first letter of each word?
Yes, you can use the PROPER function to capitalize the first letter of each word. This function is useful for formatting names or titles. The syntax is the same as the LOWER and UPPER functions, except you use “PROPER” instead of “LOWER” or “UPPER”.
Video Tutorial
If you prefer a visual explanation of how to change capital letters to lowercase in Excel, check out this video tutorial:
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