How to add a row in excel shortcut option

To add a row in Excel using a shortcut, you can use a combination of keyboard keys depending on whether you are using Windows or a Macbook.

For Windows

1. Select the row below where you want the new row to appear.

2. Press Alt + H, then I, and then R sequentially.

   • Alt + H opens the Home tab.

   • I selects the Insert menu.

   • R inserts a new row above the selected row.

3. The new row appears instantly above the selected row.

Alternative Windows Shortcut:

1. Select the entire row by clicking the row number.

2. Press Ctrl + Shift + "+" simultaneously.

3. A new row is inserted above the selected row.

For Macbook

1. Select the row below where you want the new row to appear.

2. Press Control + I to insert a new row above the selected row.

Alternative Mac Shortcut:

1. Select the entire row by clicking the row number.

2. Press Command + Shift + K to insert a new row above the selected row.

Tips for Using Row Shortcuts Efficiently

1. Multiple rows can be added by selecting the same number of rows you want to insert. For example, selecting 3 rows and pressing Ctrl + Shift + "+" will insert 3 new rows.

2. Avoid typing data in the new row immediately if you plan to insert multiple rows to prevent overwriting.

3. Use Undo (Ctrl + Z or Command + Z) if a row is inserted in the wrong location.

This method improves workflow speed, especially when handling large spreadsheets with hundreds or thousands of rows.