# Using AutoFormat for Tables

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Applying Automatic Formatting to a Selected Cell Range
You can use the AutoFormat feature to quickly apply a format to a sheet or a selected cell range.
To Apply an AutoFormat to a Sheet or Selected Cell Range
- Select the cells, including the column and row headers, that you want to format.
- Choose Format - AutoFormat.
- To select which properties to include in an AutoFormat, click More.
- Click OK.
  The format is applied to the selected range of cells.
If you do not see any change in color of the cell contents, choose View - Value Highlighting.
To Define an AutoFormat for Spreadsheets
You can define a new AutoFormat that is available to all spreadsheets.
- Format a sheet.
- Choose Edit - Select All.
- Choose Format - AutoFormat.
- Click Add.
- In the Name box of the Add AutoFormat dialog, enter a name for the format.
- Click OK.
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