In essence, data entry means to operate equipment (often a keyboard) to input alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data into a company's system. The data entry operator may be required to verify or edit data as it is entered, or another person might do this work. The data may come from hand-written forms or audio files. Also, Select any cell in the Excel Table. Click on the Form icon in the Quick Access Toolbar. Enter the data in the form fields. Hit the Enter key (or click the New button) to enter the record in the table and get a blank form for next record.