How to insert a new column in excel

There are several ways to insert a new column in Excel:

Method 1: Using the "Insert" button

1. Select the cell to the right of where you want to insert the new column.
2. Click on the "Insert" button in the "Home" tab of the ribbon.
3. Click on "Insert Sheet Columns" (or press Ctrl+Shift+→).
4. The new column will be inserted to the right of the selected cell.

Method 2: Using the keyboard shortcut

1. Select the cell to the right of where you want to insert the new column.
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+→ (or Ctrl+Shift+← to insert a column to the left).

Method 3: Using the "Insert" menu

1. Select the cell to the right of where you want to insert the new column.
2. Go to the "Insert" menu in the top menu bar.
3. Click on "Insert Sheet Columns" (or press Ctrl+Shift+→).

Method 4: Using the "Right-click" menu

1. Select the cell to the right of where you want to insert the new column.
2. Right-click on the selected cell.
3. Click on "Insert" and then "Insert Sheet Columns" (or press Ctrl+Shift+→).

Tips:

• You can also insert multiple columns at once by selecting the range of cells where you want to insert the new columns.
• If you want to insert a new column at a specific position, you can use the "Insert" button and then select "Insert Sheet Columns" from the dropdown menu.
• If you want to insert a new column with a specific width, you can use the "Column Width" option in the "Home" tab of the ribbon.