How To Move Contents In Excel

Struggling with moving data in Excel? Learn the essentials of transferring cell contents, ranges, and tables effectively within your spreadsheet.

From basic cut-and-paste commands to advanced sorting techniques, mastering content manipulation in Excel can streamline your data management tasks.

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How to Move Contents in Excel

Moving Entire Rows or Columns

To move all data within a row or column—including formulas, comments, and formats—select the desired row or column, then drag and drop to the new location. Excel will show animated borders around the selection which can be cancelled by pressing Esc.

Shift Rows or Columns

Shift rows or columns without overwriting by clicking and dragging with Shift held down. This method avoids overwriting the target cells. Alternatively, use cut and paste commands for shifting content.

Move Data Without Overwriting

To transfer data from one column to another without overwriting, use "Copy" and "Paste Special" with "Skip blanks" checked. Filter the destination for blanks to use a formula drag method, then paste the results as values to finalize.

Rearrange Specific Cells

Drag-and-drop editing allows for moving or copying specific cells. Utilize Excel's "Cut" or "Copy" and "Paste Special" commands to rearrange cell data, which includes all cell content, formulas, and formats.

Advanced Paste Options

For more control when pasting data, use the Paste Options button in Advanced Excel Options. Options include pasting only values, formats, or formulas, excluding hidden or filtered cells.

Using External Tools for Data Transfer

Utilize Sheetgo for simple and automatic data transfers between worksheets or workbooks. Sheetgo offers merging, splitting, and scheduled updates for data management.

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