Modifying Columns, Rows, and Cells

By default, every row and column of a new workbook is set to the same height and width. Each allows you to modify column width and row height in different ways, including wrapping text and merging cells. The autofit feature allows you to set a column’s width to fit its content automatically. When inserting new rows, columns, or cells, you will see the insert option button next to the inserted cells. This button allows you to choose how excel formats these cells. By default, excel formats the inserted rows with the same formatting as the cells in the row above. To access more options, hover your mouse over the Insert options button, then click the drop-down arrow. 

Sometimes you may want to move a column or row to rearrange the content of your worksheet. You can do this by clicking and selecting the column heading which is the letter at the top. Then select copy. Next you will want to select the column in which you would like to move it to. Select the letter at the top and then select paste. Now all of your content from the previous column has transferred to the new one that you have selected. 

Worksheet Basics 

Every workbook contains at least one worksheet by default. When working with a large amount of data, you can create multiple worksheets to help organize your workbook and make it easier to find content. You can also group worksheets to quickly add information to multiple worksheets at the same time. Whenever you create a new Excel workbook, it will contain one worksheet. You can rename your worksheet to better reflect its content. To change the default number of worksheets, navigate to backstage view, click options, then choose the desired number of worksheets to include in each new workbook. 

You can also copy worksheets in a workbook. This means you can duplicate the data from one worksheet to the next if need be. You can also copy a worksheet to an entirely different workbook. You can select any workbook that is currently open from the To book: drop down menu. You can also group worksheets. This helps keep them together. If you need to you can separate them again after being grouped.