Create new column in excel

To create a new column in Excel, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Mouse

  1. Select the cell where you want to insert the new column. This will be the cell to the left of where you want the new column to appear.
  2. Right-click on the selected cell and choose "Insert" from the context menu.
  3. In the "Insert" dialog box, select "Insert Sheet Columns" and choose the number of columns you want to insert (in this case, 1).
  4. Click "OK" to insert the new column.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

  1. Select the cell where you want to insert the new column. This will be the cell to the left of where you want the new column to appear.
  2. Press "Ctrl + Shift + +" (plus sign) to insert a new column to the right of the selected cell.
  3. Alternatively, you can press "Alt + Shift + Insert" to insert a new column.

Method 3: Using the Ribbon

  1. Select the cell where you want to insert the new column. This will be the cell to the left of where you want the new column to appear.
  2. Go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
  3. Click on the "Insert" button in the "Cells" group.
  4. Select "Insert Sheet Columns" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Choose the number of columns you want to insert (in this case, 1).
  6. Click "OK" to insert the new column.

Once you've inserted the new column, you can start entering data into it.