Accuracy in data entry comes from an organized table, a fixed format for each column, and a review after entry. Define the shape of the data before you start, and errors drop and processing gets easier.

How do I prepare the table?

  1. One column for each type of data.
  2. One row for each record.
  3. Clear column headings.
  4. No merged cells inside the data table.

How do I avoid mistakes with numbers and dates?

  • Fix one date format for the whole table.
  • Do not mix Arabic and English digits in one column.
  • Store phone numbers as text so the leading zero is not dropped.

How do I review after entry?

  1. Compare the number of records with the source.
  2. Check a random sample.
  3. Look for blank and duplicate cells.

How is the work measured?

Data entry is measured by the number of pages. Send a sample of the source on WhatsApp and I will define the size of the work.