Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Autofill Down

Fill blank cells with the value above.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Clean → Autofill Down

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Select the relevant cells or data region, keeping a copy if the operation removes or overwrites values. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Clean, choose Autofill Down to fill blank cells with the value above. Check the resulting values and row count, especially where information has been removed or moved.

Best use case

Filling down blanks in a report where values are shown only at section breaks.

Everyday Excel

Avoids cleaning imported tables cell by cell when you need to fill blank cells with the value above.

Accounting and audit

Prepares client ledger exports and supporting schedules faster by helping fill blank cells with the value above.