Row Height Excel (All Things You Need to Know)

Here’s a basic overview of selecting a row header to see its height.

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How to Change the Row Height in Excel

Method 1 – Using the Row Height Command

• Select any of the cells from the rows or the entire rows.
• Go to the Home tab.
• Click on Format under Cells group.
• Select Row Height option.

• Type in your desired row height in the Row Height dialog box.
• Hit OK.

• Excel will change the row height according to the input.

Read More: Excel Default Row Height

Method 2 – Using the Context Menu

• Select the row number from the left corner of the worksheet.
• Right-click on the selection to bring the context menu.

• Select Row Height from the context menu.

• Put your desired height in the Row Height dialog box and hit OK.

Read More: Row Height Units

Method 3 – Adjusting Height by Dragging the Mouse

• Place your cursor between the row you want to modify and the row below it.
• Click, hold, and drag the mouse up or down.

• Dragging the mouse will increase or decrease the row height. Release to confirm.

Read More: Excel Auto Row Height

How to AutoFit Row Height in Excel

Method 1 – Using the AutoFit Row Height Command

• Go to the top-left corner and click the green triangle to select the whole worksheet.
• Go to the Home tab.
• Click the Format option under the Cells group.
• Select AutoFit Row Height.

• Excel will fit all the rows according to the contents.

Method 2 – AutoFit Rows with Double-Click

• Select all the rows in the worksheet.
• Place your cursor in between two consecutive row numbers and double-click.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum row height available in MS Excel?

The maximum row height available in Microsoft Excel is 409 points or approximately 546 pixels.

How can I make the row height the same for all rows in Excel?

Select all the rows and apply any of the commands.

Is it possible to set a minimum row height in Excel?

No, Excel does not have a built-in feature to set a minimum row height. However, you can manually adjust the row height to a desired minimum value.

Row Height Excel: Knowledge Hub

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