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How to Resize Cells in Microsoft Excel

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to adjust row height and column width in Microsoft Excel.

Quick summary

Resizing cells in Microsoft Excel lets you control row height and column width to fit your data cleanly. Use the Format menu to set precise dimensions for any selected row or column in your spreadsheet.


Steps

  1. Click on the cell, row, or column that you want to resize.
  2. Go to the Format option, then select Row Height to change the height of a row.
  3. Enter the desired row height value, then click OK.
  4. To change the column width, go to the Format option and select Column Width.
  5. Enter the desired column width value, then click OK.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to resize cells in Microsoft Excel is a fundamental spreadsheet skill that helps users display data clearly without truncation or overflow. Adjusting row height and column width via the Format menu gives you precise, numeric control over your spreadsheet layout — far more accurate than manual drag-and-drop resizing. This is especially valuable for professionals building reports, dashboards, or data tables where consistent cell sizing improves readability and presentation quality.
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