Discover Microsoft Excel's Modernized Grid

Monday, August 5, 2024

Discover Microsoft Excel's Modernized Grid

Discover Microsoft Excel's Modernized Grid

Discover how the newly released Modernized Grid for Microsoft Excel on the Web transforms your data management with enhanced features and intuitive controls.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 5, 2024

Have you ever felt limited by the traditional spreadsheet grid?

Are you ready to experience a level of control and customization in Excel that was previously unimaginable?

Here's a Cool Tip. Use the improved grid features in Microsoft Excel on the web.

Microsoft Excel on the web is a powerful online version of the popular Excel spreadsheet software.

It allows users to create, view, and edit Excel workbooks directly from their web browser without the need for installing the full desktop application.

This web-based version is part of the Microsoft 365 suite and offers many of the core functionalities of Excel, including organizing data in familiar spreadsheets, creating modern visuals, and working together in real-time with others.

As part of the July 2024, the grid feature was updated with several new exciting features.

Here's how to do it.

Resize Rows and Columns

Hover over the border,
Click, hold, and drag to resize.

Simplified Insert Options

Click on the small circles that convert to ‘+’ on hover to add rows or columns.

Streamlined Unhide Feature

Select the small arrows that appear to show hidden rows or columns.

Freeze Panes

Drag the handles in the top left corner to keep headers visible while scrolling.

Drag & Drop

Rearrange elements by selecting, holding, and dragging when the cursor shows the hand icon.

Highlight Cells

Select cells to emphasize critical information.

fig. 1 - Microsoft Excel on the Web - Updated Grid Features.

The Modernized Grid offers a more intuitive experience, making tasks simpler and faster.

However, users accustomed to the classic layout may need time to adapt to the new interface.

The Modernized Grid for Excel on the Web is not just an update; it’s a revolution in spreadsheet management that caters to the needs of today’s data-driven world.

Share your experiences with the Modernized Grid in the comments and spread the word on social media!

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