Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Insert Column Left

Insert a worksheet column to the left.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Rows & Columns → Insert Column Left

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Click within the target data column, row or table, with your headers and data aligned. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Rows & Columns, choose Insert Column Left to insert a worksheet column to the left. Check adjacent formulas, hidden rows and table boundaries after the action.

Best use case

Restructuring or cleaning a wide worksheet before building the final report or analysis.

Everyday Excel

Speeds restructuring rows and columns in reports when you need to insert a worksheet column to the left.

Accounting and audit

Aligns client source extracts to testing templates by helping insert a worksheet column to the left.