Insert rows in Google Sheets
Insert exactly two blank rows above row 3.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsInsert exactly two blank rows above row 3.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Insert rowsInsert exactly two blank rows above row 3.
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.
Expected result
The sheet has two additional rows and the original third row begins at row 5.
Common mistake
Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.
Troubleshooting
Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The sheet has two additional rows and the original third row begins at row 5.
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.
- Insert rows. Insert exactly two blank rows above row 3.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- The sheet has two additional rows and the original third row begins at row 5.