How to Group Rows in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Group Rows in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the rows you want to group.
After that, head over to the top menu bar and then click 'Data'.
Tap 'More Options' to proceed.
Next, choose 'Group' from the list of options under the Outline section.
After completing these steps, the selected rows will be grouped accordingly.
Quick answer: To group rows in a Microsoft Excel worksheet, first select the desired rows, click 'Data' in the top menu bar, and tap 'More Options'. Next, choose 'Group' from the Outline section options to successfully group the selected rows.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Organize your data easily in Microsoft Excel by selecting rows, accessing the Data menu, and applying the group function. This guide shows how to group Rows in Microsoft Excel in 5 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the rows you want to group" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected rows will be grouped accordingly". 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 group Rows in Microsoft Excel?
5 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 Group Worksheets in Microsoft Excel, How to Hide Columns in Microsoft Excel and How to Highlight Cells in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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