Excel’s Quick Trick to Rotate Columns into Rows Fast

Key insights

• Transpose is a feature in Excel that quickly switches data from columns to rows or vice versa.


• You can use the Paste Special option to transpose your data. Copy the cells, right-click where you want the new layout, select "Paste Special," and then choose "Transpose."


• The TRANSPOSE function also allows you to convert columns into rows by entering =TRANSPOSE(range) in a new location and pressing Ctrl+Shift+Enter.


• This method saves time compared to manually copying and pasting each value into a new arrangement.


• Transposing is useful for reorganizing your data for better readability or analysis in Excel reports.


• Remember, using Paste Special Transpose creates a static copy, while the TRANSPOSE function keeps your data linked to the original cells.

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