How to create a new cell in excel

There are several ways to create a new cell in Excel:

  1. Click and drag: Select the cell below, to the right, or above the cell where you want to create a new cell. Then, click and drag the mouse to create a new cell.
  2. Right-click and select "Insert": Right-click on the cell where you want to create a new cell and select "Insert" from the context menu.
  3. Use the keyboard shortcut: Press "Ctrl+Shift+Space" to insert a new cell below the active cell.
  4. Use the "Insert" button: Click on the "Insert" button in the "Home" tab of the ribbon and select "Insert Sheet Rows" or "Insert Sheet Columns" depending on where you want to create the new cell.
  5. Use the "Ctrl+Shift+I" shortcut: Press "Ctrl+Shift+I" to insert a new cell below the active cell.

Note: When you create a new cell, the contents of the cells above, to the left, or to the right of the new cell will be shifted down, to the right, or up accordingly.

Also, you can use the "Insert" button in the "Home" tab of the ribbon to insert multiple cells at once. To do this:

  1. Select the cell where you want to insert the new cells.
  2. Click on the "Insert" button in the "Home" tab of the ribbon.
  3. Select "Insert Sheet Rows" or "Insert Sheet Columns" depending on where you want to insert the new cells.
  4. Enter the number of rows or columns you want to insert in the "Insert" dialog box.
  5. Click "OK" to insert the new cells.