Which of the following is the correct way to insert a new column in a spreadsheet?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is option 2: Go to Home > Insert > Insert Sheet Columns.

Key Points

In spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, the proper way to insert a new column is by using the ribbon menu:

Navigate to the Home tab
Click on the Insert dropdown
Select Insert Sheet Columns to add a new column to the left of the selected column

Explanation of options:

Option 1 – Go to File > New > Column: ❌ Incorrect. The File menu is for file-related operations like opening, saving, or printing documents.
Option 2 – Go to Home > Insert > Insert Sheet Columns: ✅ Correct method to insert a new column in a spreadsheet.
Option 3 – Use Ctrl + Z to insert a column: ❌ Ctrl + Z is the shortcut for undo, not for inserting.
Option 4 – Press Ctrl + X and then Insert: ❌ Ctrl + X is used to cut content, not to insert columns.

Hence, the correct answer is: option 2: Go to Home > Insert > Insert Sheet Columns