How to Add a Column in Microsoft Excel

Quick summary

Adding a column in Microsoft Excel takes just two steps: select the column header to the right of your desired location, then use the right-click Insert option to place the new column instantly to the left.

Steps

1. Click on the lettered column header to the right of where you want the new column to appear.
2. Right-click on the selected column header, then click Insert from the context menu.
3. A new column will be added to the left of the selected column.