Adding numbers to a column

> In article <1163901243.738797.48310@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups. com>,
> "ausdan" <ausdan@gmail.com> wrote:
>

>> I'm sure this is an easy task, but can't fugure out how to do it.
>>
>> I have a column and wish to place number "1" in the top cell and then
>> to to count each cell in that column automatically (e.g. the top cell
>> is "1" followed by "2", then "3" etc).

>
> One way:
>
> Enter 1 in the top cell. While holding the CTRL-key, click and hold the
> "fill handle" (lower right corner of the cell) and drag down. Choose
> Fill Series from the pop-up menu.
>
> another:
>
> Enter 1 in the top cell and 2 below it. Select the two cells. Click and
> hold the fill handle of the bottom cell and drag down.
>
> and another:
>
> Enter 1 in the top cell (say, cell A1). In the cell below it, enter
>
> =A1 + 1
>
> Select the second cell, copy down as far as desired.
>
> yet another:
>
> Enter 1 in the top cell. Select the range you want to fill. Choose
> Edit/Fill/Series..., click OK.