Selecting a Column or Row Dividing Line

The column or row dividing lines are the lines between the column letter labels and row number labels along the borders of the worksheet. These lines divide the columns or rows. When selecting a dividing line, the cursor must be within appoximately a characther's width of the dividing line and it must be on the label bar.

Change the column width or row height by dragging the dividing line. Rows or columns can be hidden or unhidden by using the mouse. The Data | Format | Column Width or Data | Format | Row Height commands can also be used to set column widths or row heights.

Move the cursor to the label bar near the dividing line until the cursor changes to a between columns, and a between rows. The cursor must be within approximately a character's width of the dividing line and it must be on the label bar. Click and hold the left mouse button and drag the dividing line.

This example shows the cursor being used to change the width of column A.

This example shows the cursor being used to change the height of row 3.

See Also

Selecting Cells

Data | Format | Column Width

Data | Format | Row Height