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Changing Column Width and Row Height

Adjusting row height

Changing the row height is very much like adjusting a column width. There will be times when you want to enlarge a row to visually provide some space between it and another row above or below it.

To Adjust Row Height of a Single Row:

  • Place your mouse pointer to the lower edge of the row heading you want to adjust.
  • The mouse pointer changes to the adjustment tool (double-headed arrow).

    Selecting a Row's Broder

  • Drag the Adjustment tool up or down to the desired height and release the mouse button.

    Expanded Row Height

To AutoFit the Row Height:

  • Place your mouse pointer to the lower edge of the row heading you want to adjust.
  • The mouse pointer changes to the adjustment tool (double-headed arrow).
  • Double-click to adjust the row height to "AutoFit" the font size.
  • Excel XP "AutoFits" the row, making the entire row slightly larger than the largest entry contained in the row.
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