{"id":441918,"date":"2022-05-04T22:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T19:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-start-a-new-line-in-a-cell-in-google-sheets\/"},"modified":"2022-05-04T22:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T19:00:48","slug":"how-to-start-a-new-line-in-a-cell-in-google-sheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-start-a-new-line-in-a-cell-in-google-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Start a New Line in a Cell in Google Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f8d1940221\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f8d1940221\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-start-a-new-line-in-a-cell-in-google-sheets\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Start_a_New_Line_in_a_Cell_in_Google_Sheets%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Start a New Line in a Cell in Google Sheets&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-start-a-new-line-in-a-cell-in-google-sheets\/#Use_a_New_Line_Within_a_Cell_in_Google_Sheets\" >Use a New Line Within a Cell in Google Sheets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-start-a-new-line-in-a-cell-in-google-sheets\/#Place_Existing_Cell_Content_on_New_Lines_in_Google_Sheets\" >Place Existing Cell Content on New Lines in Google Sheets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Start_a_New_Line_in_a_Cell_in_Google_Sheets%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Start a New Line in a Cell in Google Sheets&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-741481\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Google-Sheets-Logo-Lede.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Google-Sheets-Logo-Lede.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Google-Sheets-Logo-Lede.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Google Sheets logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Google Sheets\u2019 ability to create new lines within a single cell, you can prevent your cell\u2019s content from overflowing. Your extra cell content is put on a new line, and here are two ways to make that h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en in your spreadsheets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Start a New Line in a Cell in Microsoft Excel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_New_Line_Within_a_Cell_in_Google_Sheets\"><\/span>Use a New Line Within a Cell in Google Sheets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A quick way to enter a new line within a cell is by using a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/440067\/all-the-best-google-sheets-keyboard-shortcuts\/\">Google Sheets keyboard shortcut. This shortcut adds a new line whenever you want.<\/p>\n<p>To use it, first, put your cursor in your cell and type the content for the first line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-796308\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-select-cell.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a cell and type content.\" width=\"578\" height=\"407\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you want to add a new line, press the Ctrl+Enter (Windows, Linux, Chromebook) or Command+Enter (Mac) keyboard shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-796309\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-new-line-in-cell.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add a new line in a celll.\" width=\"577\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your cursor will move to a new line within the same cell. You may now type your second line\u2019s content. To add a third line, again, use the same keyboard shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-796310\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-second-line-content.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter second line's content.\" width=\"578\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you prevent your text from overflowing and keep it within the boundaries of your cell\u2019s width.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>All the Best Google Sheets Keyboard Shortcuts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Place_Existing_Cell_Content_on_New_Lines_in_Google_Sheets\"><\/span>Place Existing Cell Content on New Lines in Google Sheets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your spreadsheet already contains overflowing text, and you want to put it all on new lines, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/465247\/how-to-wrap-text-in-cells-in-google-sheets\/\">use Sheets\u2019 text wrapping feature.<\/p>\n<p>First, select the cells in which you want to put the overflowing content on new lines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-796311\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-choose-cells.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose cells with overflowing text.\" width=\"586\" height=\"442\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While your cells are selected, from Google Sheets\u2019 menu bar, select Format &gt; Wrapping &gt; Wrap.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-796312\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-wrap-cell-content.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Format &gt; Wrapping &gt; Wrap from the menu bar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"321\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your overflowing cell content now fits the default width of the cell.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-796313\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-wrapped-cell-content.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Text wrapped in Sheets.\" width=\"518\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>If you use Excel, you can wrap text in your Excel spreadsheets, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Wrap Text in Microsoft Excel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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