Using the Text to Columns Tool One way to split data into multiple columns in Microsoft Excel is to use the built-in Text To Columns tool. This method is handy if you prefer to work in a dialog ...

Deleting a column removes unwanted data or blank cells to avoid sorting problems. Click a column heading -- for example, "F" -- to select all the cells you want to delete.

Excel’s BYCOL() and BYROW() functions evaluate data across columns and rows, returning an array result set allowing you to bypass a lot of work.

How to remove duplicates in Excel for a single column When you have duplicate data that you want to remove from a single column in your dataset, start by clicking into the column you want to dedupe.

The ability to move columns in Excel is a great benefit when dealing with long strands of data in Excel. Here's how to do it.

Click and drag your mouse across the two original column headers, right-click the selection and select "Delete" to remove the columns without affecting the data in the consolidated column.

Freezing a row in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets can organize your spreadsheet and make sorting through data a breeze. Here's how to do it.

Click on the Data tab. Then, click Remove Duplicates. Select the columns that might have copies in the dialog box and press OK. Excel will eliminate duplicate entries, leaving unique values.