fill
)(1) In graphics applications, to paint the inside of an enclosed object. Typically, you can choose a color and pattern, and then paint the object with a fill tool. The area that is painted is called the fill area.
(2) In spreadsheet applications, to copy the contents of one cell to an entire range of cells — that is, to fill the range with a formula or value.
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