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Excel Tips: Mouse Pointers

If you’re new to Excel, here’s a guide to the different mouse shapes you’ll see, and what they are used for.

General Select

When you see it : Appears when the mouse is anywhere over the worksheet grid.

Why do I need it : Selecting a range of cells by clicking and dragging the mouse over the cells. You can select cell or cells not next to each other by holding the Ctrl before dragging the second selection.

When you see it : Select a cell and then hover the mouse pointer over the small square in the lower right corner of the cell.

Why do I need it : Copying cell content or using the autofill function

Move Cell (or range of cells)

When you see it : Hover the mouse over the black edge of a selected cell or selected range to make it appear.

Why do I need it : Moving contents of a cell or range of cells. Click and drag to move cell contents.

Column/Row Resize

When you see it : Hover the mouse pointer over the line on the column or row headings that separates columns or rows. Position it over the line on the right-hand of the column to resize, or the lower-line of the row to resize.

Why do I need it : Making columns or rows wider or narrower. Click and drag to manually resize or double-click to resize to widest entry. Multiple columns or rows can be resized at the same time by selecting them first, then double-clicking or clicking and drag on ANY of the column/row dividers on the selection.

Column/Row Select

When you see it : Hover the mouse is over a column or row heading.

Why do I need it : Select a column or row. Single click to select the column or row. Click and drag across the headings to select multiple rows or columns. Hold Ctrl while clicking to select columns or rows not next to each other.

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Once you have started a presentation, PowerPoint has tools that you can use to enhance your viewers’ experience.

Laser Pointer

The Laser Pointer tool will display a red dot on the screen that you can use to direct the attention of your viewers.

• While presenting, click the Pointer Tools button.

The pointer turns to a red dot.

• Press Esc to turn off the Laser Pointer.

To control whether the cursor is always hidden, always visible, or automatically appears and disappears, click the Options button and then select Arrow Options .

Annotations

There are two tools—a Pen and a Highlighter—that you can use to annotate the slides from within the presentation.

• Click the Pointer Tools button.

No matter which pen tool you select, you can change its color at the bottom of the menu.

The arrow pointer changes shape, depending on the type of pen you selected.

• Press Esc to turn off the annotation tool.

Although you should make sure everything on your slide is big enough to see, there may be times when you want to zoom in on something.

Some of the screen is washed out. What's still visible is the zoom area.

The area in the zoom box now fills the screen.

• Press Esc to zoom out and view the entire slide once again.

Options Menu

The Options menu contains more settings that you can use to control how the presentation plays.

• While presenting, click the Options button.
• Last Viewed : Jumps to the last viewed slide.
• Show Presenter View : Turns on Presenter View and gives you additional views and controls for presenting content.
• Screen : Hide presentation content by temporarily showing a black or white screen, or display the taskbar on screen.
• Arrow Options : Choose whether the cursor is visible, hidden, or automatically hidden after a given amount of time.
• Help : Opens the Slide Show Help dialog box where you see options for navigating the presentation.
• End Show : Stop presenting and return to PowerPoint.

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How to Change the Cursor in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a versatile spreadsheet program that allows users to quickly and easily enter data of any kind. Its layout is a grid structure where the data is organized by rows and columns. Once entered into the program, Excel offers a robust set of tools for navigating around the data, manipulating the content and performing analysis. The Windows mouse cursor is used to distinguish between the different actions a user may complete using nothing more than the mouse. These features make it possible to perform many functions on the data quickly. It is easy to change the cursor in Excel so you may access these tools.

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Navigate around the spreadsheet. The mouse cursor remains as a white plus sign whenever the cursor is located over a cell in any of the program's rows or columns.

Hover the mouse over a cell that is currently selected to change the cursor to other designs that reflect certain actions. Selected cells have a dark black border around them, and their contents are also displayed in the program's formula bar above the spreadsheet grid. When the mouse is placed along any of the cell's borders, it turns to a quadruple arrow. When displayed, this cursor may be clicked and dragged to move the contents of the cell to another cell.

Position the mouse over the lower right corner of the selected cell. The cursor changes to a black plus sign. This is the "fill handle" and may be used to quickly copy and paste the cell's contents to any adjacent cells. Simply drag the cursor in any direction and the cells copied.

Hover the mouse over any part of the Excel formula bar. This is the long white strip at the top of the program window. It is labeled at its start with the term "fx." The cursor will change to a standard text input cursor, resembling a capital letter "I". When displayed, you may click in the formula bar to edit cell contents. The same cursor will appear if you double-click in any cell.

Position the mouse over any toolbar button or menu at the top of the program and the mouse cursor will change to a standard Windows pointer so you may click and access those tools.

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1144 what do the different mouse pointer shapes mean in microsoft excel.

The mouse pointer changes shape in Microsoft Excel 2013 and Excel 2010  depending upon the context.

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Powerpoint: make your mouse like a Laser Pointer

One of the eye-catching features since PowerPoint 2010 right up to PowerPoint 365 is turning your mouse into a virtual laser pointer. A ‘laser pointer’ transforms the boring mouse pointer to something striking and easier to see on the screen.

This is especially useful while delivering presentations as it eliminates the need to carry additional hardware which many presenters use to point at specific items in the presentation.

A virtual laser pointer doesn’t have the risk of shining in the eyes of audience members like real laser devices can do.

You can turn your mouse into laser pointer either in slide show view or in reading view. To do this in slide show view open a presentation and click on “Slide Show” tab in the ribbon. Here depending on which slide you want to add the laser pointer i.e. current slide or from the beginning click on the option from “Start Slide Show” menu.

Here when you click on “From Beginning” the slideshow begins. Now press and hold the CTRL key and left mouse button at required place on the slide. You will see the laser pointer as a red dot.

You might see the mouse pointer along with the laser pointer. To remove the mouse pointer press and hold the CTRL key before taking the mouse pointer onto the slide. In other words move the mouse off the edge of the slide/screen, then press CTRL and move the pointer onto the slide. Sometimes the mouse pointer automatically disappears once the laser pointer appears on the screen.

To add laser pointer in Reading view click on View | Presentation Views | Reading View.

In Reading view, press and hold the CTRL key and click the left mouse button anywhere on the screen. The laser pointer will appear on the screen.

Customize Laser Pointer

By default the laser pointer will appear in red. You can modify its color. Three options are available for this, Red, Green and Blue. To change the laser pointer color click on Slide Show | Set Up Slide Show. Here in the “Set Up Show” window that pops open under “Show options” select from the given three colors, Red, Green and Blue. After making the selection, click on OK button for the change to take effect.

Sadly, there’s no way to make the ‘laser pointer’ the permanent pointer in a slide show. You have to keep your finger on the Ctrl button all the time.

Add Laser Pointer while Recording

You can also add laser pointer while recording a slide show which can be converted to video as well. Laser pointer used in video will make it more effective. For this click on Slide Show | Set Up | Record Slide Show. Here either select “Start recording from Beginning” i.e. from the first slide or “Start Recording from Current Slide” option.

In the “Record Slide Show” dialog box select the checkbox “Narrations and laser pointer” and if you want to record the slide and animation timings then select that checkbox as well.

Click on “Start Recording” button. Press and hold the CTRL key and click on the left mouse button on any required place on the screen. The laser pointer will appear. Move wherever you require the laser pointer and then stop the recording process.

To view the recorded laser pointer movements click on Slide show | Start Slidehsow | click on either of the two option i.e. From the beginning of the slide or from the current slide. The slideshow with recorded laser pointer movements will appear.

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5 Simple Ways to Add Bullet Points in Excel (Shortcut + VIDEO)

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You can easily add bullet points in a cell Excel (Yes.. easily).

Until I knew this trick, I used to put a dash (-) or arrow greater than (>>) at the beginning of the text, and that could sometimes be a pain.

I always wondered why was Excel devoid of such basic functionality.

But that was just my ignorance. There is not one, but many ways to add bullet points in a cell in Excel.

How to Add Bullet Points in Excel

In this tutorial, you’ll learn various ways to insert bullet points in Excel. While all these methods are quite simple, you only need to know a couple to get your work done.

Using Keyboard Shortcut

You can quickly insert bullet points in Excel using the following keyboard shortcuts.

If you have a numeric keypad on your keyboard:

• Select the cell in which you want to insert the bullet.
• Either double click on the cell or press F2 – to get into edit mode.
• Hold the ALT key, press 7 or 9, leave the ALT key.
• As soon as you leave the ALT key, a bullet would appear.

ALT + 7 and ALT + 9 both inserts a different kind of bullet (see below):

If you do not have a numeric Keyboard (like my laptop), activate the NumLock first and then repeat the above steps (or try with ALT + FUNCTION + 7)

If you want to insert more bullet points in the same cell, in the case of having a list in a single cell, repeat the same steps. For example, if you are building a list in a cell, enter the bullet followed by the item name, press Alt + Enter to insert a line break, and then insert the bullet again (as shown below):

Note: Once you have the bullet in a cell, you can copy it like any other character.

Using Insert Symbol Dialogue Box

You can use the Insert Symbol option in Excel to insert bullet points in Excel.

Here are the steps:

This will insert the bullet in the selected cell. Once you have the bullet in a cell, you can copy-paste it wherever you need it.

Using the CHAR Function

You can also use the CHAR function to insert bullet points in Excel.

If you enter =CHAR(149) in Excel, it automatically gets converted into a bullet.

This could be useful when you have a list of items and you want to add a bullet to all the items at one go. Something as shown below:

In the above example, bullet points were added to the list of fruits in A1:A4. Here is the formula used in cell B1:

CHAR(149) inserts the bullet and a space character ensures there is space after the bullet and before the item name.

Using Custom Number Formatting

This one is awesome. You can use custom number formatting to automatically insert bullets in excel as soon as you enter anything in a cell.

Something as shown below:

Magic. Isn’t it?

Well… Sort of 🙂

What’s working here in the back end is a nifty custom number formatting trick.

Before I get to the trick, here is what you need to know about custom number formatting in Excel. It allows you to specify the format for four kinds of data type:

Using custom number formatting, you can specify how each of these data types would be displayed in the cell.

Using this, I can customize cells so that a bullet is automatically displayed as soon as you enter anything in it.

Here are the steps to do it:

• In any cell, insert a bullet (use the shortcut or insert symbol technique shown above).

That’s it. Go to the cells and try entering anything. It will automatically show the bullet at the beginning.

Copy Pasting a list from MS Word or PowerPoint

You can easily copy and paste a list with bullet points from MS Word into Excel.

If you have a bullet point list in Word, you can paste it in either a single cell in Excel, or get each bullet point in a different cell.

(Note: Copied list from Word and PowerPoint behave a bit differently when pasted in Excel).

Copy bullet points in a single cell

• Double-click on the cell where you want to copy the list.

This will paste the bullet list in the same cell.

Note: In this case, MS Word and PowerPoint behaves differently. While the bullet list from word gets pasted as is (as shown above), the one from PowerPoint gets pasted without the bullet points.

Copy bullet points in different cells

• Copy the bullet points from Word or PowerPoint.
• Select the cell where you want to copy the list.

These are the five simple ways you can use to add bullet points in Excel. Every method has its own benefits and can be used accordingly.

Hope you have enjoyed this article. Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

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8 thoughts on “5 Simple Ways to Add Bullet Points in Excel (Shortcut + VIDEO)”

Really helpful video, not only you show a way to do it but you shared various methods, awesome thank you!

I can not insert bullets by Alt+7 or Alt+9 in Excel 2010. Why?

Really Very Helpful Sumit…………..

Thanks for commenting Anand.. Glad you found this useful 🙂

#4 Custom Number Formatting allows the Numbers or Text to still be used as such. “● 1” & “● 2” in two cells added together will result in “● 3”. All other methods will result in an error.

“● A” & “● B” concatenated will result in “● AB”, instead of “● A● B” with the other methods. However, if you have different symbols in the formatting and concatenate or add, the formatting of the result can be unpredictable.

Thanks for commenting Jim.. These methods are not interchangeable but can be used based on the situation. As you mentioned, Custom Number format just changes the way data is displayed in the cell, but the data/values remain the same.

Wasn’t aware about #4 Using Custom Number Formatting. Thanks for Sharing.

Thanks for commenting Rudra.. Glad you find the tutorial useful 🙂

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The 8 Best Presentation Laser Pointers

Presentation laser pointers come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Whether you are a professional or just starting out, this review will help you get the device that matches your presentation needs. These are the eight best presentation laser pointers.

The Best Presentation Laser Pointer

Kensington k72427ama expert presentation laser pointer.

The Kensington Expert K72427AMA has all the features you need for a laser pointer. It also comes with the perfect balance of price and the features that make an impact on a presentation.

The USB receiver stays connected for up to 150 feet, and it also serves as an SD card reader. You can keep your presentation on an SD card, plug it into any computer, and the Kensington Expert K72427AMA will do all the configuration for you.

We like the design of this pointer because it is comfortable, and the contours make it feel natural while in your hands. The Kensington Expert K72427AMA has backlit buttons and built-in joystick for mouse control, making it easy to navigate through your slideshow. Although it has a bit of a learning curve, these navigation features gave us better control while presenting.

The Kensington Expert K72427AMA is an excellent tool for professionals who want to make effective presentations without veering into the premium side of laser pointers.

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Logitech Spotlight Presentation Digital Pointer

If you are feeling a little extravagant or want to take your presentations to the next level, then the Logitech Spotlight will bring out the master presenter in you. It has a premium look with premium features, and it is the most advanced presentation pointer we have seen.

Of all the laser pointers we tested, the Logitech Spotlight is the only one that gave us the  wow factor.  It goes beyond what we thought was possible for a presentation tool. Logitech ditched the traditional laser pointer in exchange for the ability to highlight or magnify specific details on the screen. It also gave us full control during presentations. We were able to open links, play videos, and manage everything using smart gestures.

This device has a Smart Time Management feature that lets you keep track of the time spent on your presentation. You can configure the Logitech Spotlight to vibrate five minutes before your closing so that you can wrap things up, and another when your time is up.

The features of the Logitech Spotlight redefine presentation, but it comes at a fairly high price. Still, it’s worth it if you want to take your presentations and style to the next level.

Canon PR10-G Presentation Laser Pointer

If you’re looking for a pointer that you can use even in bright auditoriums, then the Canon PR10-G Laser Pointer is the best that you can get. It is not the most feature-packed nor the one that gives the best value, but it has an excellent balance of interaction, usability, and reliability.

The PR10-G Presentation Laser Pointer uses a green laser light that Canon claims to be eight times more visible than traditional red lasers. We tried it for ourselves, and it is more visible, even at a distance of 100 feet from the screen and the USB receiver.

This device has an LCD for the timer, signal strength, and battery. You can also set vibration alerts at predetermined times to remind you when to start wrapping things up and start closing your presentation. We like how Canon designed the navigation controls on the PR10-G Laser Pointer, and it’s just right where the thumb rests while holding the device. Although the grip could have been better by having a bit more contour, it still feels nice to hold with just enough heft to it.

A lot of presentation laser pointers offer too many features, trying to be too many things at the same time. The Canon PR10-G, on the other hand, lets you focus on presenting by having the navigation controls right where you need them to be. It may not be the most affordable option, but it is one of the few devices that lets you get in the zone and have the best presentation every time.

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Red Star Tec PR-820 Presentation Laser Pointer

As a wireless mouse and a laser pointer at the same time, the Red Star Tec PR-820 Presentation Laser Pointer will let you have full control over the laptop even from a distance of 50 feet. It has a bit of a learning curve, but once you get used to it, you will be able to interact with your presentation seamlessly.

This model can be very tricky and overwhelming to use, with 15 buttons all at your fingertips. These buttons include mouse control, volume, navigation, and action buttons. However, there is no other pointer in its price range that came close to the level of interaction that it can offer. Whatever you can do with a real mouse, you can do with the Red Star Tec PR-820.

This laser pointer is compatible with PowerPoint and Keynote, without pairing or configurations. You only need to plug the USB receiver into any regular or mini laptop , and you already have full control. The design feels natural and comfortable even during long presentations. The buttons are rubbery, similar to the ones you have on remote controls, which can be an acquired taste.

The Red Star Tec PR-820 may not have the best user experience, and it requires a bit of a learning curve. However, it is one of the few pointers that can offer full control, not only with the presentation but the whole computer as well. If you are looking for more than just a laser pointer with basic functionality, this device is worth considering.

DinoFire (Black & Green) Presentation Laser Pointer

DinoFire Presentation Laser Pointer is the slimmest device on this list, about the same size as a permanent marker. Still, it is powerful enough to control your presentations from 300 feet away. Pointers should be portable, and DinoFire took it to the next level without compromising its performance in other areas.

This device is a plug-and-play laser pointer that will let you open links, control the volume, switch to different applications, page up and down, and enable full-screen mode. It can support several applications, including MS PowerPoint, Word & Excel, Google Slides, ACDSee, iWork Numbers & Pages, Keynote, and Prezi.

The bright green laser light makes it easy to highlight details on your presentation even in bright auditoriums, but it diminishes when used on LCD. It runs on a 360 mAh lithium-ion battery that takes 60 minutes to charge, and it has a battery indicator function, so you will never go to a presentation with a low battery.

If you are looking for a slim pointer that you can slip into your pocket, the DinoFire Presentation Laser Pointer is your best choice. The grip may not be preferable for some, but it is the best slim laser pointer in terms of features, connectivity, and compatibility.

BlueBeach Presentation Laser Pointer

If you want a device that will help you deliver the message without breaking the bank, the BlueBeach Presentation Laser Pointer is the best that you can buy. It doesn’t have the fancy features that you can use for your presentation, but this is the best pointer that you can buy for less than $15.

This model uses a red laser pointer with buttons that will help you navigate through your slide. You can also do basic tasks to enhance your presentation like page up and down, darken the screen, and escape or resume. It stays connected to the receiver for up to 30 feet, but it gets sluggish. We recommend that you only use the BlueBeach Presentation Laser Pointer if you are presenting in classrooms or small group meetings.

One thing that we love about this pointer is the design. The contours are perfect. It feels natural in hand and is lightweight.

There’s nothing that makes the BlueBeach Presentation Laser Pointer stand out, but it will help you deliver outstanding presentations on a budget.

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Amerteer Presentation Laser Pointer

The Amerteer Presentation Laser Pointer may be compact, but it offers unique design elements. This pointer is the smallest that we have tried, and it is the easiest to hold. You don’t have to worry about its grip or handle because it has an adjustable rubberized finger ring design where you slip your index finger through. This smart design implementation gave us the most natural and comfortable feel while holding a laser pointer.

This device has five buttons that are all within your thumb’s reach. These buttons will allow you to navigate through the presentation, launch or end the slideshow, open a black screen, and activate the red laser pointer. It is straightforward and feels so natural that I noticed my fingers still in the same position even after I removed this device.

This laser pointer works well even if the clicker is 100 feet away from the receiver, allowing you to engage with a large audience. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac, and it supports the most popular presentation apps.

This product is in the same category as the BlueBeach Laser Pointer but with very different design implementation. If you are looking for a budget-friendly and compact laser pointer, the Amerteer is an excellent option for you. The smart design implemented on this device will let you focus more on the presentation rather than what you have in your hands.

Kensington K33374USB Presentation Laser Pointer

The Kensington K33374USB Presentation Laser Pointer is our pick for the best grip and usability. Although other pointers offer a nice grip, the contours on this pointer feel very natural. We like the surface of this pointer because it provides a bit of resistance, making it the best laser pointer for people with sweaty palms.

This device has four equally spaced buttons that protrude from the surface, making it easy to use even without looking. The Kensington K33374USB Presentation Laser Pointer has the most straightforward navigation buttons that we have seen in a laser pointer. The navigation buttons include previous/next slide, laser pointer, and start/launch slideshow. There is almost no learning curve, so you can begin presenting like a pro as soon as you start using it.

This laser pointer works on both Windows and Mac from a distance of 65 feet. The red light laser works well even when used in bright rooms, but it is not as visible on LCD. The USB receiver delivers 2.4GHz of wireless connection, but it is quite bulky. Although it has dedicated storage inside the device, we still prefer a smaller USB receiver.

There is no other laser pointer that is more straightforward and as comfortable as the Kensington K33374USB. It is very reliable and never lost its connection throughout the entire two-hour test that we did. These attributes make it the best laser pointer for first-time users.

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When using PowerPoint Live to share content in a Teams meeting, emphasize your points and engage viewers with the colorful laser pointer and drawing tools. Your “ink” will be visible to everyone in the meeting.

Only the presenter can point and draw on the slides.

Focus viewer attention with the laser pointer

To create a short line simply move the mouse around. To create a longer line, press and hold the mouse button as you draw.

Tip:  If you quickly make several marks, they will all be visible at the same time and then fade away together.

Highlight and connect ideas with the drawing tools

These markings will last throughout the meeting.

Press and hold the mouse button as you draw.

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