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Swap rows in Google Sheets

Swap rows 2 and 4 without changing their values.

Verified by JosephineAbout 60 seconds
Quick answer

Swap rows 2 and 4 without changing their values.

Step-by-step

1

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

2

Swap rowsSwap rows 2 and 4 without changing their values.

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

Research is row 2 and Website is row 4.

Common mistake

Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. Research is row 2 and Website is row 4.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

ItemOwnerStatusAmount
WebsiteAnnaOpen1200
CampaignBenClosed850
ResearchCaraOpen640

Video transcript

  1. Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
  2. Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
  3. Swap rows. Swap rows 2 and 4 without changing their values.
  4. Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
  5. Research is row 2 and Website is row 4.