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How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

Bryan
Ever wanted to try to insert multiple columns just by typing in a number? It is possible using Macros in Excel!
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Plus you also get to learn some programming tricks along the way, how cool is that?

Make sure your Excel has the Developer Tab enabled following this tutorial.

I explain how you can do this below step by step!

What does it do?

Asks for a number of columns, then inserts it to the right of your selected cell

Copy Source Code:

</p>
<p>Sub InsertMultipleColumns()</p>
<p>Dim numColumns As Integer<br />
Dim counter As Integer</p>
<p>'Select the current column<br />
ActiveCell.EntireColumn.Select<br />
On Error GoTo Last<br />
numColumns = InputBox(&amp;amp;quot;Enter number of columns to insert&amp;amp;quot;, &amp;amp;quot;Insert Columns&amp;amp;quot;)</p>
<p>'Keep on insert columns until we reach the desired number<br />
For counter = 1 To numColumns<br />
Selection.Insert Shift:=xlToRight, CopyOrigin:=xlFormatFromRightorAbove<br />
Next counter<br />
Last: Exit Sub<br />
End Sub</p>
<p>

Final Result: 

How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

Exercise Workbook:

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Download excel workbookHow-to-Insert-Multiple-Columns.xlsm


STEP 1: Go to Developer > Code > Visual Basic

How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

 

STEP 2: Paste in your code and Select Save. Close the window afterwards.

How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

 

STEP 3: Let us test it out!

Select any cell that you want to insert columns on. Go to Developer > Code > Macros

How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

Make sure your macro is selected. Click Run.

How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

We want to insert 3 columns. Type in 3.

How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

With that, you are now able to insert multiple columns using macros!

How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

 

How to Insert Multiple Columns Using Macros in Excel

 

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Bryan

Bryan Hong is an IT Software Developer for more than 10 years and has the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Web Developer, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Applications, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).

He is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author of 4 Microsoft Excel books and a teacher of Microsoft Excel & Office at the MyExecelOnline Academy Online Course.

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