Have you ever wondered how to make all the cells the same size in Google Sheets? It can be frustrating when your spreadsheet doesn’t look neat and organized. In this article, we will show you exactly how to achieve uniform cell sizes in Google Sheets, whether it’s for the entire sheet or just a selected range. So let’s dive right in and learn this simple trick!
Making All Cells the Same Size in Google Sheets
We can apply a uniform size to all cells in a sheet by following these steps:
1. Select All Columns
To get started, simply click on the label of column A. This will select all the cells in that column. Alternatively, you can use Ctrl + A to select all the cells in the entire sheet.
2. Right-click and Select “Resize Columns A-Z”
Next, right-click anywhere on the sheet. A menu will appear, and you’ll want to select “Resize Columns A-Z”.
3. Set the Column Width
A dialog box will appear. Make sure the option “Enter new column width in pixels” is selected, and then enter your desired width (in pixels) in the text box. For example, let’s enter the default width of 120 pixels.
Click the OK button, and all the column widths will be set to the specified size.
4. Select All Rows
To ensure that all cells in the sheet have the same size, you now need to set the “row height”. Select the label of “Row 1”, which will highlight all the cells in the first row.
While holding down the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Cmd key (Mac), select the downward arrows to select all the rows in the sheet.
5. Right-click and Select “Resize Rows 1-1000”
Right-click anywhere on the sheet, and a menu will appear. Select “Resize Rows 1-1000”.
6. Enter Your Row Height
Set the row height in the pop-up dialog box. Make sure to select the option “Specify row height” and enter your custom row height in pixels. For our example, we’ll enter the default value of 21.
7. Select OK to Set the Row Height and See the Results
By clicking the OK button, the row height will now be set. You’ll notice that all the cells in the sheet now have the same size.
Making Cells the Same Size in a Selected Range
Now let’s learn how to make the cells in a selected range the same size. While there’s no direct way to adjust the size of individual cells, we can modify the size of columns and rows to achieve the desired outcome.
For the purpose of this demonstration, let’s consider an example dataset. In this example, we have a table with student records.
Making Columns in a Selected Range the Same Size
- Select the columns in the cell range.
- Choose the column letters within the range. You can select multiple columns by clicking and dragging if the cells are adjacent. Alternatively, hold down the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Cmd key (Mac) and click on the column labels individually if they are not adjacent.
- Right-click and click on “Resize Selected Columns”.
- Hover your mouse over the last selected column, then right-click to bring up the menu. From the menu, select “Resize Selected Columns”.
- Set the desired column width.
- A dialog box will appear. Make sure the option “Enter new column width in pixels” is selected, and enter your desired custom column width in the input box. In our example, we’ll set a column width of 80 pixels.
- Select OK to see the results.
- Click OK, and the column width will be applied.
Making Rows in a Selected Range the Same Size
- Select the rows in the selected range.
- Select the row labels of the cells within the range. To select multiple rows, click and drag if the rows are adjacent. If the rows are not adjacent, hold down the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Cmd key (Mac) and click on each row label individually.
- Right-click and click on “Resize Rows”.
- Right-click anywhere within the selected area and choose “Resize Rows X – X” from the menu, where X represents the selected row numbers. In our example, we would select “Resize Rows 1-9”.
- Set the desired row height.
- A dialog box will appear. Make sure the option “Specify row height” is selected, and enter your desired row height in pixels. We’ll use the default value of 21.
- Select OK to see the results.
- Click OK, and the row height will be applied to the defined size.
Other Ways to Adjust Cell Size in Google Sheets
In addition to making all cells the same size, you may encounter situations where you need to adjust cell size based on specific requirements. Here are a few other methods you can use:
How to Enlarge Cells in Google Sheets
Enlarge and/or elongate your cells to display all the data they contain.
How to Change Cell Height in Google Sheets
Learn how to modify the height of your cells without changing their width.
How to Change Cell Size in Google Sheets
Discover how to adjust cell size, making them smaller or larger depending on your needs.
That’s it! By following these simple steps, you can easily make all the cells the same size in Google Sheets. Now you can have a clean and organized spreadsheet that’s pleasing to the eye. For more helpful tips and tricks, visit Crawlan.com and unlock the full potential of Google Sheets!
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