How do I delete rows or columns from my worksheet?
Method One:
- Click the header of the row(s) or column(s) you wish to delete.
- Right Click.
- Click ‘Delete’.
Method Two:
- Click the header of the row(s) or column(s) you wish to delete.
- In the ‘Home’ ribbon, click the ‘Delete’ drop down menu.
- Click ‘Delete Sheet Rows/ Columns’.
How do I insert a row or column into a worksheet?
New columns are inserted to the left of the selected cell. New rows are inserted above the selected cell.
Method One:
- Click the header of the row BELOW/column to the RIGHT of where you want the row/column inserted.
- Right click on the row/column header.
- Click ‘Insert Sheet Row/Column’.
Method Two:
- Click the header of the row BELOW/column to the RIGHT of where you want the row/column inserted.
- Click the ‘Insert’ drop down menu.
- Click ‘Insert Sheet Rows/Columns’.
How do I insert more than one row or column into a worksheet?
- Select the number of rows or columns to be inserted BELOW (rows) or to the RIGHT (columns) of where you want them inserted. For example to insert 5 columns select the 5 columns to the right of where you want them inserted.
- Right click.
- Click ‘Insert’.
How do I change the column width or row height?
- Position the mouse pointer between the column or row headers.
The cursor will change in appearance to that illustrated opposite. - Press and hold the left mouse button.
- COLUMNS: Drag the cursor to the right (enlarge width) or to the left (reduce width).
- ROWS: Drag the cursor up (enlarge height) or down (reduce height).
As you drag the cursor a line illustrates the new width of the column or height of the row. The size (indicated in characters and pixels) is also indicated above the cursor. (48 pixels = .5 inch)
- Release the mouse button.