How to format cells (e.g., apply bold or italic formatting) in Google Sheets?

To format cells and apply formatting like bold or italic in Google Sheets, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the cells that you want to format.
  2. Go to the toolbar at the top and click on the "Format" menu.
  3. From the drop-down menu, choose "Text" or "Number" depending on the type of data you have selected.
  4. In the sub-menu, you will find various formatting options like bold, italic, underline, text color, and more.
  5. To make the text bold, click on the "Bold" option. To make it italic, click on the "Italic" option.

You can also use keyboard shortcuts for formatting:

  • Bold: Press Ctrl + B (Windows) or Command + B (Mac).
  • Italic: Press Ctrl + I (Windows) or Command + I (Mac).

Note: If you want to combine formatting options such as bold and italic, you can select the cells and apply each formatting option separately.