How To Change All Column Widths In Excel

Introduction

Adjusting column widths in Excel is a common task when organizing data for better readability and presentation. This webpage provides a straightforward guide on efficiently changing all columns' widths in an Excel spreadsheet.

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Changing All Column Widths in Excel

Auto Resize Columns to Fit Data

To automatically adjust all column widths to fit the data, use the following steps. First, select all cells by clicking the top-left corner of the spreadsheet. Then, double-click the boundary between any two column headers. Excel will resize all columns to fit their respective content.

Manually Adjusting Column Widths

For manual adjustment of all column widths, click and drag the boundary on the right side of any column header. Adjust to the desired width, and this change will apply to all columns if all are selected. Ensure all columns are selected before dragging to apply changes universally.

Using Excel Commands

Excel provides a direct command for auto-resizing. Navigate to Home -> Cells -> Format -> AutoFitColumnWidths or use the shortcut Alt->H O I to auto-fit all column widths based on the selected cells.

VBA and UDF Options for Advanced Users

Advanced users can use the AutoFitHeader VBA routine or implement it as a UDF (User-Defined Function) to auto-fit column widths to header cells only, offering more control over the resizing process.

Setting Active Worksheet

Before resizing columns, confirm the correct worksheet is active. Use the Set active Excel worksheet Action to specify the sheet if working in a multi-sheet file.

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