: Enter Team 1 in cell A1 and Team 2 in cell A3 .

Instead of inserting lines manually, use cell borders for a cleaner look. Highlight the cells for your matchups. Go to the .

To create the classic tree structure, you must leave vertical space between team names so the "winner" spot can sit between them in the next column.

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Use and Top/Bottom Borders to draw the lines connecting your teams. Step 3: Automate the Advancement