Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Swap Columns

Swap two columns.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Rows & Columns → Swap Columns

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 Swap Columns to swap two columns. 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 swap two columns.

Accounting and audit

Aligns client source extracts to testing templates by helping swap two columns.