The COLUMN function returns the column number of the given cell reference. For example, the formula =COLUMN (D10) returns 4, because column D is the fourth column.

To insert a single column: Right-click the whole column to the right of where you want to add the new column, and then select Insert Columns. To insert multiple columns: Select the same …

An array or array formula, or a reference to a range of cells for which you want the number of columns. Example Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a …

If you format a document with columns (as in some newsletter layouts), the text will automatically flow from one column to the other. You can insert your own column breaks for more control …

To add a column to the left of the cell, select Insert Left in the Rows and Columns group. To add a column to the right of the cell, select Insert Right in the Rows and Columns group.

To add a column to the left of the selected cell, click Insert Left (or Insert Column Left). To add a column to the right of the selected cell, click Insert Right (or Insert Column Right).

Insert a new column into the table. You can do this by typing in the column immediately to the right of the table, and Excel will automatically extend the table for you.

Each column in a list represents a piece of information that your team is tracking for the items in the list. These are some basics for working with columns on the desktop.

Enter the number of columns in the Number box, and the space between each column (in inches) in the Spacing box. If the Columns button is grayed out, it's likely because you are working on …

To create a custom column, click New Column, enter a Name for the column, and then click the Type and Format of information that you want the column to display.

This function searches for a value in the left-most column and matches it with data in a specified column in the same row. You can use VLOOKUP to find data in a sorted or unsorted table.