1. Cells
- A cell is the smallest unit in a spreadsheet where data is entered.
- Each cell is identified by a column letter + row number (e.g., A1, B5).
- Cells can contain text, numbers, formulas, or functions.
2. Rows
- A row is a horizontal group of cells, identified by numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.).
- Example: Row 5 means all cells from A5 to the last column (e.g., XFD5 in Excel).
3. Columns
- A column is a vertical group of cells, identified by letters (A, B, C, …, AA, AB, etc.).
- Example: Column C means all cells from C1 to C1048576 (in Excel).
How to Insert Rows & Columns
Insert a Row
- Right-click on a row number (e.g., Row 3).
- Select Insert (Excel) or Insert row above/below (Google Sheets).
- A new row will appear above the selected row.
Insert a Column
- Right-click on a column letter (e.g., Column B).
- Select Insert (Excel) or Insert column left/right (Google Sheets).
- A new column will appear to the left of the selected column.
How to Delete Rows & Columns
Delete a Row
- Right-click on the row number.
- Select Delete (Excel/Google Sheets).
- The row will be removed, and rows below shift up.
Delete a Column
- Right-click on the column letter.
- Select Delete (Excel/Google Sheets).
- The column will be removed, and columns to the right shift left.
How to Hide & Unhide Rows & Columns
Hide a Row/Column
- Right-click on the row number or column letter.
- Select Hide (Excel/Google Sheets).
- The row/column disappears but is not deleted.
Unhide a Row/Column
- Select the rows/columns around the hidden one.
- Right-click and choose Unhide (Excel) or Show (Google Sheets).
- The hidden row/column reappears.