Formatting

Align text in a cell

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Use different alignment options to align text in a column, row, or workbook.

Align a column

  1. Select a column.

  2. Select Align Right, Center, or Align Left.

Align a row

  1. Select a row.

  2. Select Center, Align Right, or Align Left.

Align cells in a workbook

  1. Click a cell, or press Ctrl + A to select all cells.

  2. Select Align Left, Center, or Align Right.

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