Google Sheets
Modifying Columns, Rows, and Cells
Challenge!
To work through the challenge, open GCFLearnFree L9: Houses to Visit and copy the file to your Google Drive. View the instructions below the challenge if you are not sure how to make a copy of the file.
- Change the width of column A using the horizontal arrow.
- Double-click a column border to autosize column D.
- Insert a column between columns A and B.
- Move row 5 above row 3.
- Select the cell range A3:A10 and use the wrap text feature.
- Select the cell range A1:D1 and merge these cells into a single cell.
- Try freezing a row or column in place.
To copy the example file to your Google Drive:
In these tutorials, we will provide example files you can use to practice what you've learned in each lesson. Because these files are Google Docs we have chosen to share, you will need to copy the file to your Google Drive before you can edit the file.
- Click the link at the top of this page to open the example file.
- The example file will appear in a new browser tab or window. If you are not currently signed in to your Google account, locate and click Sign in on the top-right corner of the page.
Signing in to your Google Account - After you have signed in to your Google account, locate and select File in the toolbar menu and select Make a copy... from the drop-down menu.
Making a copy of the example file - The Copy Document dialog box will appear. Enter a new title for the file, then click OK.
Naming the file and clicking OK - The copy of the file will appear in a new browser tab. Now you're ready to start using the example file.
Viewing the copied example file in a new tab