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How to Add Cell Borders in Smartsheet

Updated on:
May 13, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert a new column with bordered cells in Smartsheet.

Quick summary

Adding cell borders in Smartsheet involves inserting a new column through the Column Menu in Grid View and configuring its name and type. This process automatically applies bordered cells to the new column, improving sheet readability and structure.


Steps

  1. In Smartsheet's Grid View, navigate to the header of the last column and click its Column Menu button.
  2. Select Insert Column Right from the dropdown list of options.
  3. Enter a unique column name into the provided input field.
  4. Choose your preferred column type (such as Text/Number) from the available options.
  5. Review your input, then click OK to confirm.
  6. A new column with bordered cells will be added to your sheet.

📌 Why this matters

Cell borders in Smartsheet make it easier to visually separate data, improving readability and reducing errors in complex project sheets. Teams that rely on Smartsheet for work management benefit from clearly defined column boundaries that make grids easier to scan and share. Adding bordered cells through column insertion is a fast, no-code formatting step that enhances the professional appearance of any Smartsheet report or tracker. This feature is especially valuable for teams presenting data to stakeholders or exporting sheets for review.
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