Effortlessly Add a New Column to Your Spreadsheet with These Simple Steps
- rpapras
- Jan 7, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 8, 2024
To insert a new column in Excel, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + "+" (plus sign). Here's a step-by-step guide:
Open Your Excel Workbook:
Launch Microsoft Excel and open the workbook where you want to insert a new column.
Select a Column:
Click on the column letter to the right of where you want to insert the new column. This will select the entire column.
Use the Ctrl + Shift + "+" Shortcut:
Press and hold the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard.
While holding the "Ctrl" key, press and hold the "Shift" key.
While holding both keys, press the "+" (plus) key.
Release the Keys:
After pressing Ctrl + Shift + "+", a new column will be inserted to the left of the selected column.
This keyboard shortcut is a quick and efficient way to insert a new column without having to navigate through Excel's menu options. It's especially handy when you need to add multiple columns rapidly.




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