Formatting tools in Excel help you enhance the appearance of your data and make it more readable. These formatting tools are particularly relevant for data science tasks in Excel, helping data scientists clean, organize, and visualize data effectively.
1. Number Formats (Ctrl + 1):
- Formats cells as numbers, percentages, currency, or scientific notation.
2. Date and Time Formatting:
- Utilizes various date and time formats for consistency and analysis.
3. Text to Columns (Data > Text to Columns):
- Splits text data into separate columns based on delimiters.
4. Fill Handle:
- Automatically extends or fills a series or pattern for consistent data.
5. Conditional Formatting (Home > Conditional Formatting):
- Highlights cells based on certain conditions, making patterns and outliers more visible.
6. Data Bars, Color Scales, Icon Sets (Conditional Formatting):
- Provides visual indicators for data distribution and trends.
