TIP - 47 : Insert shapes and linking cell contents in excel

Insert shapes and linking cell contents in excel

Wow great!!! we can link a cell information to a shape. So that when we change the cell data it will be auto updated in the shape as well.

Step 1: Please create or draw a shape of your choice

Step 2: Select the shape, then click on the formula bar

Step 3: Now type = and then select the cell which you want to link, press enter

Now when we change cell data, Shape data updated automatically.

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