Insert or delete cells, rows, and columns Insert or delete a column To insert a column, select the column, select Home > Insert > Insert Sheet Columns. To delete a column, select the column, select Home > Insert > Delete Sheet Columns. Or, right-click the top of the column, and then select Insert or Delete. Insert or delete a row To insert a row, select the row, select Home > Insert > Insert Sheet Rows. To delete a row, select the row, select Home > Insert > Delete Sheet Rows. Or, right-click the selected row, and then select Insert or Delete. Insert a cell Select one or more cells. Right-click and select Insert. From the Insert box, select a row, column or cell to insert. Source: Microsoft