Have you ever spent endless time adjusting and re-adjusting the column width in Excel to show all the content of columns? Or perhaps you had to make all the columns and rows the same even width and height for a uniform appearance of some important report that you have been working on?
Well, Excel has built-in features that make this a snap and you should always use Excel in an ergonomic way to save you precious time. Here is a quick 4-minute video to show you how to do this in Excel quickly and hassle-free:
Key Takeaways
- Auto-fit columns: Double-click the column border to automatically resize to fit content
- Auto-fit rows: Double-click the row border to automatically resize to fit content
- Multiple columns: Select multiple columns and double-click any selected column border to auto-fit all
- Multiple rows: Select multiple rows and double-click any selected row border to auto-fit all
- Uniform sizing: Select columns or rows, right-click, and set a specific width or height for consistent appearance
Why This Matters
Using Excel's built-in auto-sizing features saves you significant time when:
- Creating reports that need professional formatting
- Working with imported data that has inconsistent column widths
- Ensuring all content is visible without manual adjustment
- Maintaining a uniform appearance across your spreadsheet
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