# How to Add a Column in Smartsheet

> To add a column in Smartsheet, select a column in Grid View, click the Column Menu button, and choose to insert the column right or left. Enter a unique column name, select a column type, and tap OK to successfully add the new column to your sheet.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-column-in-smartsheet/
Apps: Smartsheet
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a00f1243f01ed60a4e8a7/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Smartsheet's Grid View, select a column and click its corresponding 'Column Menu' button.
2. Click 'Insert Column Right' or 'Insert Column Left'.
3. After that, enter a unique column name into the provided input field and select your preferred Column Type.
4. Review your input, then tap 'OK' to proceed.
5. Finally, a new column will be added to your sheet.