how to insert rows in google sheets
IN SUMMARY
Inserting rows in Google Sheets is a straightforward process. You can right-click on a row and select 'Insert row above' or 'Insert row below' from the context menu. Alternatively, you can use the 'Insert' option in the menu bar or the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Alt + ='. This allows you to easily add new rows to your spreadsheet as needed.
Inserting a Single Row
Right-click on the row number where you want to insert a new row. This will bring up a context menu. From the menu, select either 'Insert row above' or 'Insert row below', depending on where you want the new row to be placed.
In the menu bar, go to 'Insert' and then select 'Row above' or 'Row below'. This will insert a new row above or below the currently selected row.
You can also use the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Alt + =' (or 'Cmd + Alt + =' on a Mac) to insert a new row above the currently selected row. If you want to insert a row below, first select the row below where you want the new row, and then use the shortcut.
Inserting Multiple Rows
To insert multiple rows at once, click and drag to select the number of rows you want to insert. Then, right-click on the selected rows and choose 'Insert rows above' or 'Insert rows below' from the context menu.
Alternatively, you can go to the 'Insert' menu and select 'Rows' instead of 'Row above' or 'Row below'. This will open a dialog box where you can specify the number of rows you want to insert and their position (above or below the currently selected row).
If you need to insert a few rows one by one, you can use the 'Ctrl + Alt + =' (or 'Cmd + Alt + =' on a Mac) keyboard shortcut repeatedly. Each time you press the shortcut, a new row will be inserted above the currently selected row.
Additional Tips
After inserting a new row, you can adjust its height by double-clicking on the row border or dragging the row border up or down. This can help ensure that your data is displayed properly and is easy to read.
If you want the new row(s) to have the same formatting as the surrounding rows, you can copy the formatting from an existing row and paste it onto the new row(s).
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