Fill data into adjacent cells by using the Fill command
You can use the Fill command to fill the active cell or a selected range with the contents of an adjacent cell or range, or you can quickly fill adjacent cells by Turn Auto Fill Options on or off
If you don't want to display the Auto Fill Options button every time you drag the fill handle, you can turn it off. Likewise, if the Auto Fill Options button does not appear when you drag the fill handle, you might want to turn it on.
Click the Microsoft Office Button Office button image, and then click Excel Options.
Click Advanced, and then under Cut, Copy, and Paste, clear the Show Paste Options buttons check box.