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How to insert a row in Excel ?
Created By Mitisha
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7 months ago
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6 Steps
Need to add more data to your spreadsheet and want to keep it organized? This guide shows you how to effortlessly insert a new row in Excel. You'll learn the most common and efficient method: right-clicking on the row number below where you want the new row to appear. From the context menu, simply select "Insert." Discover how Excel automatically shifts existing data down, making room for your new entries without disrupting your current layout or formulas. This quick trick is essential for expanding your worksheets cleanly and maintaining data integrity. It's Wednesday evening in Indore, perfect for tidying up your spreadsheets!
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How to insert a row in Excel ?
By Mitisha
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6 Steps

1
Start your Excel and open the workbook where you want to insert a row.
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Click on the "Row" number (on the left side of the spreadsheet) where you want to insert a new row. This select the entire row.
Selecting a row determines where the new row will be inserted. The new row will appear above the selected row.
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Click on the "Home" tab in the Excel menubar at the top of the window.
The home tab contains various options for formatting and editing your spreadsheet.
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In the "Cells" group, find and click on the "Insert" dropdown arrow.
This opens a menu with options for inserting cells, rows, or columns.
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Select "Insert Sheet Rows" from the dropdown menu.
This action inserts a new row above the row you initially selected.
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Click into the cells of the newly inserted row to start entering your data.
By following these methods, you can easily insert rows in Excel according to your needs!
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