How to Resize Cells in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Resize Cells in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Click on the cell, row, or column that you want to resize.
Go to the Format option, then select Row Height to change the height of a row.
Enter the desired row height, then click OK.
To change the column width, go to the Format option, select Column Width.
Enter the desired column height, then click OK.
Quick answer: To resize cells in Excel, click the target cell, row, or column, open the Format menu, and choose Row Height or Column Width. Enter your preferred dimensions, and click OK to apply the changes.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Adjust row heights and column widths in Microsoft Excel quickly by using the Format menu to enter custom cell dimensions. This guide shows how to resize Cells in Microsoft Excel in 5 steps, starting with "Click on the cell, row, or column that you want to resize" and finishing with "Enter the desired column height, then click OK ". 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 resize Cells 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 Save a Microsoft Excel Document as a Comma-Separated Values File, How to Save Microsoft Excel Documents as PDF and How to Search for Plans in Microsoft Planner. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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