HOW TO CHANGE ALIGNMENT IN EXCEL?

How to Change Alignment in Excel In Microsoft Excel? 

     *Alignment refers to the positioning of text or data within a cell. Changing alignment helps make a spreadsheet more organized and visually appealing. MS Excel allows users to change both horizontal and vertical alignment of content easily. To change alignment, first select the cell or range of cells you want to modify or change. Then, go to the Home tab on the Ribbon. In the Alignment group, you will find options for horizontal alignment: Align Left, Center, and Align Right. Clicking one of these buttons will position the text accordingly. For vertical alignment, options like Top Align, Middle Align, and Bottom Align are available. These control how text is positioned from top to bottom within a cell. Additionally, the Wrap Text feature in the Alignment group allows long text to appear on multiple lines within a cell, improving readability. The Merge & Center option combines selected cells into one and centers the content. For more detailed alignment settings, right-click the cell, choose Format Cells, and navigate to the Alignment tab. Using proper alignment not only enhances the appearance of your data but also makes it easier to interpret and analyze information effectively. 

Steps to Change Alignment in Excel (Horizontal or Vertical)

  Select the Cell(s): Click on the cell or drag to select multiple cells whose alignment you want to change. 

Go to the Home Tab: On the Ribbon, click the "Home" tab (usually selected by default). 

Use the Alignment Group: Horizontal Alignment: Click one of these buttons:

 🔹 Align Left (text moves to left)  

🔹 Center (text moves to center)

🔹 Align Right (text moves to right)    

Vertical Alignment: Click the "Top Align", "Middle Align", or "Bottom Align" buttons to position content vertically within the cell. 

Wrap Text (Optional): Click "Wrap Text" if the content is long and you want it to appear on multiple lines inside the cell.

Merge & Center (Optional): Click "Merge & Center" to combine selected cells and center the text.

Alternative Method (Using Format Cells Dialog) Select cell(s) ➜ Right-click ➜ Click "Format Cells" Go to Alignment tab 

Choose: Horizontal (Left, Center, Right, Justify) Vertical (Top, Center, Bottom) Click OK 

Shortcut Keys 

Alt + H + A + L → Align Left  

 Alt + H + A + C → Center 

 Alt + H + A + R → Align Right

 Alt + H + A + T → Top Align 

 Alt + H + A + M → Middle Align 

 Alt + H + A + B → Bottom Align