How can you apply a border to a cell or range of cells?

Applying a border to a cell or range of cells enhances the visual organization of data in a spreadsheet. The method of selecting the cells and then choosing a border style from the "Borders" dropdown in the toolbar is the most common and straightforward approach. This process allows for the selection of various border styles, including different line thicknesses, colors, and types (like solid, dashed, or dotted).

Using the toolbar ensures that the user can see the options available visually before applying them, making it easier to choose an appropriate style that matches the intended design or layout of the data. This method supports both clarity and aesthetics in data presentation, which is important in spreadsheet modeling.

Other methods, such as right-clicking and selecting "Border," may provide options but are generally not as efficient or feature-rich as accessing the toolbar. The Format Painter tool is useful for copying formatting from one cell to another but does not specifically apply borders independently. Lastly, typing a specific border code in the cell is not a standard practice in spreadsheet applications for adding borders, making the toolbar option the most effective choice.