How to move cells in a worksheet

September 14, 2026
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Here are two options tomove cells in a worksheet.

· Option 1: Move cells by dragging

1. Select the cells we want to move.

2. Move the cursor to the edge of the row, until the dragging symbol (+) presents.

3. Drag the selected cells to the target place.

· Option 2: Move cells by cutting and pasting

1. Right-click on the cells to be moved.

2. Choose Cut from the drop-down list. (Shortcut key: Ctrl + X)

3. Right-click on the target cells, and choose Paste in the drop-down list. (Shortcut key: Ctrl + V)

Note that the command could not be used on multiple separated cells.

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