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Align text vertically in Google Sheets

Align A1:D4 vertically to the middle.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Align A1:D4 vertically to the middle.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Align text verticallyAlign A1:D4 vertically to the middle.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

Every target cell is vertically middle-aligned.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A1:D4 and repeat the final action. Every target cell is vertically middle-aligned.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Item	Owner	Status	Amount
Website	Anna	Open	1200
Campaign	Ben	Closed	850
Research	Cara	Open	640

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Align text vertically. Align A1:D4 vertically to the middle.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Every target cell is vertically middle-aligned.