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Effortlessly Add a New Column to Your Spreadsheet with These Simple Steps

Updated: Jan 8, 2024

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To insert a new column in Excel, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + "+" (plus sign). Here's a step-by-step guide:


  1. Open Your Excel Workbook:

  • Launch Microsoft Excel and open the workbook where you want to insert a new column.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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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