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Why Can’t I Insert a Row In Excel? 5 Ways to Unlock it Again
Removing empty cells fixes this issue
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Updated onSeptember 6, 2024
updated onSeptember 6, 2024
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Not being able to add new rows in Excel can be a massive problem, and if you’re wondering why can’t I insert a row in Excel, this guide will tell you everything you need to know.
Why is Excel not allowing me to insert rows?
This can happen if your bottom rows aren’t clear, or if rows are protected. Add-ins and sheet protection can also cause this issue.
What can I do if I can’t insert a row in Excel?
If you’re in a hurry, you can copy data from one sheet to another as a quick solution.
1. Delete bottom row values
You can also use the following shortcuts to do it quickly:
2. Unfreeze panes
3. Remove protection
4. Disable MS Excel add-ins
5. Repair your file
If your file is corrupt or has incompatible data, then you need to repair it before you can use it.
That is it from us in this guide. We also have a guide on how toremove empty rows in Excelas well as how toswitch columns and rows in Excel.
You can also check out our guide and learn how youcan delete multiple rows in Microsoft Excel at once.
Let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions helped you with your issues of can’t insert a row in Excel.
If you’re having problems with cells, don’t miss our guide on what to do if youcan’t insert new cells in Excel.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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