If you’re a Google Sheets user, it’s essential to know some handy shortcuts for quickly inserting multiple columns. In this article, I’ll show you various methods to add columns using keyboard shortcuts and menu options.
Method 1: Keyboard Shortcuts
To insert columns using keyboard shortcuts, follow these steps:
- Select the column next to where you want to insert additional columns by pressing “Ctrl” + “Space”.
- While holding the “Shift” key, press the “→” or “←” keys (depending on whether you want to insert the columns to the right or left) as many times as the number of columns you want to insert.
- Press “Ctrl” + “Alt” + “=” (for Windows) or “⌘” + “Option” + “=” (for Mac) to insert the columns to the left.
Method 2: Keyboard Shortcuts
Another method using keyboard shortcuts is as follows:
- Select as many cells in a row as the number of columns you want to insert.
- Press “Alt” + “Shift” + “I” and then “C” (for Windows) or “Ctrl” + “Option” + “I” and then “C” (for Mac) to insert the columns to the left.
- Press “Alt” + “Shift” + “I” and then “O” (for Windows) or “Ctrl” + “Option” + “I” and then “O” (for Mac) to insert the columns to the right.
Method 3: Insertion Menu
If you prefer not to use keyboard shortcuts, you can also insert columns using the menu options. Follow these steps:
- Select an entire column by clicking on its column index (e.g., E).
- While holding the “Shift” key, click on another column index (e.g., G).
- Right-click or go to the “Insertion” tab, then select “Columns”. Choose whether you want to insert columns to the left or right.
Now that you know how to insert multiple columns in Google Sheets, you can efficiently organize your data and save time.
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Now, it’s your turn! Experiment with these different methods and see which one suits your needs best. Have fun working with Google Sheets and creating professional spreadsheets.
