How to move columns in Excel is a common question asked by Excel users. In this user guide, you will be able to learn how to do it in a few simple steps.
Method 1 – Using the Shift key and Left mouse button
- Select the column you suppose to move from the table.
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- Move your cursor to the edge of the column and a four arrow icon will appear.
- Press and hold the Shift key.
- Press and hold the left mouse button.
- Drag and move the column to the place you suppose to move the column.
- Release the Left mouse button when you see a bold line on the edge of the column where you suppose to shift the column.
- Finally, release the Shift key.
Method 2 – Cut and Insert
- Select the column.
- Right-click and select Cut.
- Select the column where you suppose to move the column. ( The column will be moved before the selected column )
- Right-click and select Insert Cut Cells.
- Finally, the Age column will move before the Name column.
Method 3 – Sort method to move columns in Excel
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This method is more suitable to move columns in Excel for a table that has many columns.
- Add a new row before the first row of the table.
- Number the columns as the order after you move the column you suppose to move.
- Select all the content of the table.
- Visit the Data tab in the Menu and click on Sort.
- Click Options on the dialogue box that pops up. Then select Sort left to right and click OK.
- Select Row 1 from the Sort by drop-down menu list and click OK.
- Finally, delete Row 1.
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