How to insert row in excel shortcut

Answer

Yes, Excel supports a direct keyboard shortcut for inserting a row. Excel inserts a new row above the active row when the correct shortcut is pressed.

Windows Shortcut

The shortcut is Ctrl + Shift + "+".

Mac Shortcut

The shortcut is Cmd + Shift + "+".

How to insert a row using keyboard shortcuts

A row inserts quickly through a sequence of keys. The process maintains speed during data entry.

Windows

1. Select the entire row by pressing Shift + Spacebar.

2. Insert a new row by pressing Ctrl + Shift + "+".

Mac

1. Select the entire row by pressing Shift + Spacebar.

2. Insert a new row by pressing Cmd + Shift + "+".

How to insert multiple rows using shortcuts

Excel inserts multiple rows when multiple rows are selected.

Windows and Mac

1. Drag to highlight the number of rows you want to insert.

2. Press the insert-row shortcut (Ctrl + Shift + "+" on Windows or Cmd + Shift + "+" on Mac).

3. Excel adds the same number of new rows above the first selected row.

How to insert a row through the right-click menu

A right-click menu activates quickly without a ribbon search.

Windows and Mac

1. Right-click the row number on the left.

2. Select Insert.

3. Excel inserts a new row above the selected row.

How to insert a row through the ribbon

The ribbon contains the Insert command inside the Cells group.

Windows and Mac

1. Select the entire row.

2. Go to Home > Insert.

3. Choose Insert Sheet Rows.

When to use shortcuts, ribbon, or right-click

Shortcuts improve workflow during long edits. Right-click helps when working with precise row positions. The ribbon helps when commands must remain visible to new users in shared environments.

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