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Lynn23
Copper Contributor
Apr 01, 2021

Problem with Excel Formatting and inserting new rows

I have at least 10 empty rows at the bottom of my worksheet to allow more information to be added. I did something and now when I try to add-in new rows I get this error message "Microsoft Excel can't insert new cells because it would push non-empty cells off the end of the worksheet.  These non-empty cells might appear empty but have blank values, some formatting, or a formula.  Delete enough rows or columns to make room for what you want to insert and then try again."  I have tried to remove formulas and I don't see where any are added.  Please help.

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  • NikolinoDE's avatar
    NikolinoDE
    Gold Contributor

    Lynn23 

    With your permission, please add a / this file (without sensitive data).

    So you can exclude a lot in advance without causing a lot of writing traffic.

    Explain your plan or problem on the basis of this file. this way you will come to a solution proposal that might suit you much faster and better.

     

    Thank you for you all understanding and patience

     

    Nikolino

    I know I don't know anything (Socrates)

    • Lynn23's avatar
      Lynn23
      Copper Contributor
      Thank you for your quick reply. I found my solution and It worked great. The solution was fairly simple. You click on the last cell outside of your worksheet then hit Ctrl+Shift+Down Arrow. Then while holding down the Ctrl+Shift keys you right-click. Then hit Delete, then Entire Row. This solved my problem. I found that I had added a formula on row 106,562.
      • Sue_Copeland's avatar
        Sue_Copeland
        Copper Contributor
        Ooh, thank you! I get this problem all the time! I will try out your solution next time.

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