How can you insert and delete rows and columns in Excel?

You can insert and delete rows and columns in Excel using the right-click menu or the Home tab. Here's how:

Inserting Rows and Columns

Method 1: Using the Right-Click Menu

1. Select the row or column where you want to insert the new row or column. For example, if you want to insert a row above row 3, click the row header "3". If you want to insert a column to the left of column B, click the column header "B".
2. Right-click on the selected row or column.
3. Select Insert from the context menu. A new row or column will be inserted.

Method 2: Using the Home Tab

1. Select the row or column where you want to insert the new row or column (as described above).
2. Go to the Home tab on the Excel ribbon.
3. In the Cells group, click the Insert dropdown arrow.
4. Choose Insert Sheet Rows or Insert Sheet Columns to insert a row or column, respectively.

Deleting Rows and Columns

Method 1: Using the Right-Click Menu

1. Select the row(s) or column(s) you want to delete.
2. Right-click on the selected row(s) or column(s).
3. Select Delete from the context menu. The selected rows or columns will be deleted.

Method 2: Using the Home Tab

1. Select the row(s) or column(s) you want to delete.
2. Go to the Home tab on the Excel ribbon.
3. In the Cells group, click the Delete dropdown arrow.
4. Choose Delete Sheet Rows or Delete Sheet Columns to delete the row(s) or column(s), respectively.

It's important to remember that deleting a row or column will shift the surrounding cells, which may affect formulas that reference those cells. Always double-check your spreadsheet after deleting rows or columns to ensure accuracy.