How to insert 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. A new column will be inserted to the left 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+→ (Windows) or Command+Shift+→ (Mac).
  3. A new column will be inserted to the left of the selected cell.

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+→).
  4. A new column will be inserted to the left of the selected cell.

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" > "Insert Sheet Columns" (or press Ctrl+Shift+→).
  4. A new column will be inserted to the left of the selected cell.

Note: When inserting a new column, all data in the cells to the right of the insertion point will be shifted to the right. If you want to insert a new column without shifting the data, you can use the "Insert" button and select "Insert Sheet Columns" from the dropdown menu.