How to start new Line of Text in Excel Cell
This post will show you how to start a new line of text in Excel cell. A line of text in Excel is a text block that appears within a spreadsheet. This can include names, numbers, email addresses, etc.
Why start a new line of text in the Excel cell?
Starting a new line of text within an Excel cell enhances your spreadsheet’s clarity and visual appeal. However, there are several other reasons to do so. Let’s know some:
- Enhances readability
- Structures information more effectively
- Avoids cell overflow
- Compatibility with text functions or formulas
How do you start a Line of Text in Excel Cell?
Here’s how you can add a new line of text in an Excel cell on different devices:
- On Windows and Web
- On Mac
- On Android
- On iOS
Now, let’s see these in detail.
1] On Windows and Web
- Double-click on the cell where you want to add the line break.
- Go to where you want the line break and press Alt + Enter.
- This will enter a new line of text in the Excel cell.
2] On Mac
- Double-click on the cell where you want to add the line break.
- Go to the location where you want the line break and press Control + Option + Return.
- This will start a new line of text in the Excel cell.
3] On Android
- Double-tap on the cell and navigate where you want to add the line break.
- Tap the blue cursor and select New Line in the menu.
4] On iOS
There isn’t any way to start a new line of text in an Excel cell. However, you can add a line break. Here’s how:
- Click the keyboard toggle to open the numeric keyboard.
- Press and hold the return key, and you’ll see the line break key. Click the key to enter the line break.
Read: How to sum cells across multiple sheets in Excel
How do I move to the next line in the same cell in Excel?
To move to the next line while staying in the same cell, you’ll need to add a new line of text in the Excel cell. Press Alt + Enter on Windows devices; on Mac devices, press Ctrl + Option + Return.
How do I start a new row in an Excel cell?
To insert a new row in Excel, right-click on the whole row above which you want the new row. Here, select Insert Rows.