What To Know
- Excel’s AutoFit Row Height feature is a convenient tool to automatically adjust the height of a row to fit its contents.
- If text wrapping is disabled in the row, Excel cannot automatically adjust the row height to accommodate the wrapped text.
- Select the row above or below the hidden row and go to the “Home” tab ->.
Excel’s AutoFit Row Height feature is a convenient tool to automatically adjust the height of a row to fit its contents. However, sometimes, this feature may not work as expected, leaving you with rows that are too short or too tall. This blog post will delve into the reasons why Excel row height autofit might not be working and provide comprehensive solutions to resolve the issue.
Common Causes of Row Height AutoFit Issues
1. Text Wrapping Disabled: If text wrapping is disabled in the row, Excel cannot automatically adjust the row height to accommodate the wrapped text.
2. Merged Cells: Merged cells prevent Excel from adjusting the height of individual rows within the merged range.
3. Row Height Manually Set: If you have manually set the row height, AutoFit will not override your settings.
4. Conditional Formatting Applied: Conditional formatting rules can affect the row height, preventing AutoFit from working correctly.
5. Hidden Rows: Hidden rows are not included in the AutoFit calculation.
6. Worksheet Protection: If the worksheet is protected, you may not be able to adjust the row height.
7. Corrupted File or Add-Ins: Rarely, a corrupted Excel file or interfering add-ins can cause AutoFit issues.
Troubleshooting Solutions
1. Enable Text Wrapping
Select the row and go to the “Home” tab -> “Alignment” group -> “Wrap Text” button.
2. Unmerge Cells
Select the merged cells and go to the “Home” tab -> “Merge & Center” group -> “Unmerge Cells” button.
3. Remove Manual Row Height Settings
Select the row and go to the “Home” tab -> “Format” group -> “Row Height” -> “AutoFit Row Height” option.
4. Clear Conditional Formatting
Select the row and go to the “Home” tab -> “Conditional Formatting” group -> “Clear Rules” -> “Clear Rules from Entire Sheet” option.
5. Unhide Rows
Select the row above or below the hidden row and go to the “Home” tab -> “Cells” group -> “Format” -> “Unhide” option.
6. Unprotect Worksheet
Go to the “Review” tab -> “Protect Sheet” group -> “Unprotect Sheet” button.
7. Check for File Corruption or Add-Ins
If none of the above solutions resolve the issue, try creating a new Excel file and copying the data into it. If AutoFit works in the new file, the original file may be corrupted. Disable any unnecessary add-ins to rule out interference.
Advanced Troubleshooting
8. Adjust Row Height Limits
Go to the “File” tab -> “Options” -> “Advanced” tab -> “Display options for this worksheet” section. Adjust the “Row height limits” settings to a wider range.
9. Reset Excel Settings
Go to the “File” tab -> “Options” -> “Advanced” tab -> “Reset Excel Settings” button. Confirm the reset to restore Excel to its default settings.
10. Repair Excel Installation
Go to the “Control Panel” -> “Programs and Features” -> “Microsoft Office” -> “Change” -> “Repair” option.
What You Need to Know
Q: Why is my row height still not autofitting after following the troubleshooting steps?
A: Check if the cells contain formulas that reference other cells in hidden rows or sheets.
Q: Can I autofit row height for multiple rows simultaneously?
A: Yes, select the multiple rows and use the “AutoFit Row Height” option from the “Format” group on the “Home” tab.
Q: How do I prevent Excel from automatically adjusting row height?
A: Right-click on the row and select “Row Height” -> “Do Not AutoFit”.
