How to modify row height in Excel 2016?

Just like columns, sometimes your Excel rows aren't the right size for your data. If your text is wrapping or looks cramped, you need to adjust the row height. In Excel 2016, modifying row height is a quick process that ensures your data is perfectly readable.

Why Adjust Row Height?

Correct row height is essential for professional-looking spreadsheets. It helps you:

• Accommodate larger font sizes or multi-line text.
• Ensure images or charts fit within a specific row.
• Create visual breathing room in dense data sets.

How to Change Row Height Using the Mouse

The most intuitive way to resize a row is by clicking and dragging. Follow these simple steps:

1. Step 1: Move your cursor to the row numbers on the far left. Hover over the line directly below the row number you want to change until the cursor turns into a double arrow.
2. Step 2: Click and hold the left mouse button.
3. Step 3: Drag the mouse up to make the row shorter or down to make it taller.
4. Step 4: Release the mouse button to set the new height.

Other Ways to Modify Row Height

1. AutoFit Row Height

If you have text that wraps to multiple lines, use AutoFit. Go to the Home tab, click Format in the Cells group, and select AutoFit Row Height.

2. Set an Exact Height

For precise layouts, select the row, go to Home > Format > Row Height, and enter a specific numerical value (e.g., 25).

5 FAQs on Row Height in Excel 2016

1. Can I change the height of multiple rows at once?

Yes. Highlight all the rows you want to change, then drag the boundary of any one of them. All selected rows will change to the same height.

2. Why did my row height change automatically?

Excel often uses AutoFit when you enable "Wrap Text" or change font sizes to ensure the content remains visible.

3. What is the default row height in Excel 2016?

The default height is typically 15 points on a standard 100% DPI setting, but it can vary based on your default font.

4. How do I reset rows to the default height?

Select the rows, go to Format > Row Height, and enter 15 (or your standard default).

5. Is there a keyboard shortcut for Row Height?

Yes! Press Alt + H + O + H to open the Row Height dialog box instantly.

Conclusion

Managing row height is just as important as column width for creating a clean, readable spreadsheet. Whether you use the click-and-drag method or the Ribbon tools, you now have the skills to make your data look its best. Try these methods today to clean up your Excel worksheets!