How to Add a Row in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Row in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Open the file you want to edit and select the number of rows where you want to insert new ones. For example, to insert 10 rows, highlight 10 existing rows or cells.
Right-click on any highlighted number.
Click on "Insert."
Now the 10 rows have been inserted.
Quick answer: To add a row in Microsoft Excel, select the number of rows where you want to insert new ones, right-click on any highlighted number, click on Insert, and the new rows will be successfully inserted into your file.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Insert new rows in Microsoft Excel quickly by highlighting existing rows, right-clicking, and selecting insert to update your spreadsheet. This guide shows how to add a Row in Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Open the file you want to edit and select the number of rows where you want to insert n..." and finishing with "Now the 10 rows have been inserted". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Row in Microsoft Excel?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Add a Title in Microsoft Excel, How to Add Axis Labels Microsoft Excel and How to Add Buckets in Microsoft Planner. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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