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Dubaway-329
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Feb 18, 2019

Adding blank row every other row to spreadsheet

Can anyone advise how to set up a spreadsheet so that multiple rows of information can be pasted into the spreadsheet leaving every other row blank?  Ideally I would also like to have the blank row below each filled line stay grouped to the line directly above.  Thank you in advance for any help available.

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    sally365
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    Hi Dubaway-329 - I found 2 methods that are pretty simple:

     

    Here's an interesting way to paste content with a space in between using filters: https://www.extendoffice.com/documents/excel/3727-excel-paste-in-alternate-rows.html

     

    In this method:

    • Open a blank spreadsheet
    • In column A, alternate 0 & 1 (or whatever numbers you choose, just 2 different numbers) down as far as you'll have data
    • Click on Data > Filter or ctrl + shift + L to add filtering
    • Filter to display just 1 number, either 0 or 1
    • Paste your content starting in cell B1
    • Remove the filter to show all numbers in column A
    • You can just hide column A in case you need to add or change anything later on

     

    And here's a similar way that doesn't require filters: https://uhasct.com/insert-an-empty-row-between-each-row-of-data-in-excel/

     

    In this method:

    • Insert a column to the left of your data
    • Number the rows (just start with 1, 2, 3 then drag down the column to auto-fill the rest of the way down your data so if you had 150 rows, you'd number from 1-150)
    • Copy the numbers (i.e. 1-150) and paste them at the bottom of your previous list (i.e. starting at A151 & down)
    • Sort by column A so you'll have 2 of each number in ascending order, 1 row with your data, followed by 1 row that's blank
    • You can just hide column A in case you need to add or change anything later on

     

    I hope these options help you accomplish what you're trying to do!

    • Dubaway-329's avatar
      Dubaway-329
      Copper Contributor

      Sally.  Thank you very much for taking the time to help me with this.  I tried the 2nd method and it worked great.  Going to try the 1st next as there is another advantage to this for my specific need.

      Much appreciated!!


      sally365 wrote:

      Hi Dubaway-329 - I found 2 methods that are pretty simple:

       

      Here's an interesting way to paste content with a space in between using filters: https://www.extendoffice.com/documents/excel/3727-excel-paste-in-alternate-rows.html

       

      In this method:

      • Open a blank spreadsheet
      • In column A, alternate 0 & 1 (or whatever numbers you choose, just 2 different numbers) down as far as you'll have data
      • Click on Data > Filter or ctrl + shift + L to add filtering
      • Filter to display just 1 number, either 0 or 1
      • Paste your content starting in cell B1
      • Remove the filter to show all numbers in column A
      • You can just hide column A in case you need to add or change anything later on

       

      And here's a similar way that doesn't require filters: https://uhasct.com/insert-an-empty-row-between-each-row-of-data-in-excel/

       

      In this method:

      • Insert a column to the left of your data
      • Number the rows (just start with 1, 2, 3 then drag down the column to auto-fill the rest of the way down your data so if you had 150 rows, you'd number from 1-150)
      • Copy the numbers (i.e. 1-150) and paste them at the bottom of your previous list (i.e. starting at A151 & down)
      • Sort by column A so you'll have 2 of each number in ascending order, 1 row with your data, followed by 1 row that's blank
      • You can just hide column A in case you need to add or change anything later on

       

      I hope these options help you accomplish what you're trying to do!


       

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