How to insert and delete columns in Excel

You may want to insert columns to make room for new information.

You may want to delete columns to remove information you no longer need or want.

No matter how many columns you add or delete, the number of columns in the worksheet never changes.

When you insert columns, columns are pushed off the worksheet at the far right edge.

When you delete columns, new columns are added to the far right edge.

Let’s take a look.

Excel will always insert columns to the left of your selection.

Then, hit the Insert button on the ribbon.

you could also right-mouse click and choose Insert from the menu, which is usually faster.

If you’d like to insert multiple columns, just select more than one column before you insert.

Excel will insert as many columns as you have selected.

To delete a column in Excel, first snag the column you’d like to delete.

it’s possible for you to then delete the column using the ribbon or by right-clicking.

To use the ribbon, smack the Delete button.

To use your mouse, right-click and choose Delete from the menu.

you’ve got the option to delete multiple columns in the same way.