Lesson #ExcInt06: Microsoft Excel Row Width & Height

Duration = 3.5 min

In Excel, adjusting row height and column width is a common task used to accommodate different types of data and improve the readability of a worksheet. Excel provides several methods to adjust row height and column width, allowing users to customize the layout of their data efficiently. Here's a description of how to adjust row height and column width in Excel:

Adjusting Row Height:

1. AutoFit Row Height:

   • Double-click the boundary between two row headers.
   • Excel will automatically adjust the row height to fit the tallest content in the row.

2. Manually Adjust Row Height:

   • Select the row(s) whose height you want to adjust.
   • Right-click on the selected row(s) and choose "Row Height" from the context menu.
   • Enter the desired row height in the Row Height dialog box.
   • Click "OK" to apply the new row height.

3. Using Ribbon Commands:

   • Select the row(s) whose height you want to adjust.
   • Go to the "Home" tab in the Excel ribbon.
   • Click on the "Format" dropdown in the Cells group.
   • Choose "Row Height" from the dropdown menu.
   • Enter the desired row height in the Row Height dialog box.
   • Click "OK" to apply the new row height.

Adjusting Column Width:

1. AutoFit Column Width:

   • Double-click the boundary between two column headers.
   • Excel will automatically adjust the column width to fit the widest content in the column.

2. Manually Adjust Column Width:

   • Select the column(s) whose width you want to adjust.
   • Right-click on the selected column(s) and choose "Column Width" from the context menu.
   • Enter the desired column width in the Column Width dialog box.
   • Click "OK" to apply the new column width.

3. Using Ribbon Commands:

   • Select the column(s) whose width you want to adjust.
   • Go to the "Home" tab in the Excel ribbon.
   • Click on the "Format" dropdown in the Cells group.
   • Choose "Column Width" from the dropdown menu.
   • Enter the desired column width in the Column Width dialog box.
   • Click "OK" to apply the new column width.

Key Points:

• Adjusting row height and column width allows users to optimize the layout of their data for readability and presentation.
• AutoFit options automatically adjust row height and column width based on the content of the cells.
• Manually adjusting row height and column width provides precise control over the appearance of the worksheet.

In summary, adjusting row height and column width in Excel is a straightforward process that can be accomplished using various methods, including double-clicking, right-clicking, or using commands in the ribbon. These options give users flexibility and control over the layout of their data within a worksheet.