Insert columns in Google Sheets
Insert exactly two blank columns before column C.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsInsert exactly two blank columns before column C.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Insert columnsInsert exactly two blank columns before column C.
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 columns and Status moves to column E.
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 columns and Status moves to column E.
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 columns. Insert exactly two blank columns before column C.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- The sheet has two additional columns and Status moves to column E.