GÉRER les LIGNES et COLONNES dans EXCEL: agrandir, ajuster, ajouter, effacer, uniformiser (Tuto)

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through managing rows and columns in Microsoft Excel, covering how to select, add, delete, adjust, and format them efficiently. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your Excel skills, these techniques will help streamline your workflow and enhance your spreadsheet organization.

Step 1: Selecting Cells in Excel

To work effectively with your data, you need to know how to select different elements within Excel.

• Selecting a Single Cell: Click on the cell you want to select.
• Selecting Multiple Cells: Click and drag over the cells you wish to include, or hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on non-adjacent cells.
• Selecting Entire Rows or Columns:
  • Click on the row number or column letter to select the entire row or column.
  • For multiple rows or columns, click and drag over the row numbers or column letters.
• Selecting the Entire Worksheet: Click the square at the top left corner of the worksheet, where the row numbers and column letters intersect.

Step 2: Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns

Managing your worksheet often requires adding or removing rows and columns.

• Adding Rows or Columns:

  • Right-click on the row number or column letter where you want to insert a new row or column.
  • Select "Insert" from the context menu. A new row or column will be added above or to the left of the selected area.

• Deleting Rows or Columns:

  • Select the row or column you want to delete.
  • Right-click and choose "Delete" from the menu. The selected row or column will be removed.

Step 3: Adjusting Row and Column Sizes

Customizing the size of rows and columns can improve the readability of your data.

• Manually Resizing:

  • Move your cursor to the line between the row numbers or column letters until it changes to a double-headed arrow.
  • Click and drag to adjust the size to your preference.

• Automatically Adjusting Size:

  • Double-click the line between the row numbers or column letters. Excel will automatically resize the selected row or column to fit the content.

Step 4: Copying and Moving Elements in Excel

Transferring data within your worksheet can save time and maintain organization.

• Copying Elements:

  • Select the desired cells, right-click, and choose "Copy" or use the shortcut Ctrl + C.
  • Click on the destination cell, right-click, and select "Paste" or use Ctrl + V.

• Moving Elements:

  • Select the cells you want to move, right-click, and choose "Cut" or use Ctrl + X.
  • Click on the target cell where you want to place the data, right-click, and select "Paste".

Conclusion

Managing rows and columns in Excel is essential for effective data organization. By mastering selection, addition, deletion, resizing, and moving elements, you can enhance your Excel proficiency. As you practice these skills, consider exploring more advanced features and functionalities in Excel to further improve your efficiency and productivity.