How to Change Row Height in Google Sheets | Scribe

    How to Change Row Height in Google Sheets

    • Alai Umerez |
    • 11 steps |
    • 25 seconds

      How to Change Row Height with Mouse (Click and Drag)

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      Move your cursor to the border between two row numbers in the left-hand column of Google Sheets
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      When the pointer turns into a blue double-sided arrow, you’re ready to resize
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      Click and hold the border, then drag it up or down to increase or decrease the row height until it reaches your desired size

      How to Change Row Height with Double Click

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      Highlight the row numbers for the rows you want to adjust
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      Move your cursor to the border between two selected rows
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      Note: This shortcut only works if the text wrapping in the selected cells is already set to **“Wrap.”** If the shortcut doesn’t adjust the row height, it’s likely because the cells are set to **“Overflow”** or **“Clip”** text. In such cases, you’ll need to enable text wrapping by selecting the cells, clicking the **Text Wrapping** icon in the toolbar, and choosing **“Wrap”**
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      Double-click when the cursor changes to the double-sided arrow. Google Sheets will automatically resize the rows to fit the content

      How to Change Row Height with Right-Button

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      Place your pointer over the row number corresponding to the row you want to adjust
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      Right-click the row number, then choose “Resize row” from the context menu
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      In the dialog box that appears, select “Specify row height” and enter your desired value in pixels
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      Click "OK" to save the preferred changes
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      Review the results