You can resize a column or row in Excel using several methods, including dragging, using the Format menu, or specifying an exact value. Here's a breakdown of the most common approaches:
1. Dragging Column/Row Boundaries:
- Columns: Position your cursor on the right edge of the column header (the letter at the top of the column, like "A", "B", "C"). The cursor will change to a double arrow. Click and drag to the desired width.
- Rows: Position your cursor on the bottom edge of the row header (the number to the left of the row, like "1", "2", "3"). The cursor will change to a double arrow. Click and drag to the desired height.
2. Using the "Format" Menu:
- Select the column(s) or row(s) you want to resize.
- Go to the Home tab.
- In the Cells group, click Format.
- Under Cell Size, choose:
- Column Width... to specify an exact column width. Type the desired value in the box that appears and click OK.
- Row Height... to specify an exact row height. Type the desired value in the box that appears and click OK.
- AutoFit Column Width to automatically adjust the column width to fit the widest content in the column.
- AutoFit Row Height to automatically adjust the row height to fit the tallest content in the row.
3. Double-Clicking to AutoFit:
- Columns: Position your cursor on the right edge of the column header (the letter at the top of the column). The cursor will change to a double arrow. Double-click. This will automatically resize the column to fit the widest content.
- Rows: Position your cursor on the bottom edge of the row header (the number to the left of the row). The cursor will change to a double arrow. Double-click. This will automatically resize the row to fit the tallest content.
Example:
Let's say you want to change the width of Column B to exactly 15:
- Select Column B by clicking on the column header "B".
- Go to Home > Cells > Format > Column Width...
- Type "15" in the "Column width" box.
- Click OK.
Now, column B will be exactly 15 units wide.
