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Transpose rows and columns in Google Sheets

Copy A1:D2 and paste it transposed starting at A4.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Copy A1:D2 and paste it transposed starting at A4.

Step-by-step

1

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

2

Transpose rows and columnsCopy A1:D2 and paste it transposed starting at A4.

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

The copied data occupies A4:B7 in transposed form.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A1:D2 and repeat the final action. The copied data occupies A4:B7 in transposed form.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Name	Anna	Ben	Cara
Score	8	6	9

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Transpose rows and columns. Copy A1:D2 and paste it transposed starting at A4.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
The copied data occupies A4:B7 in transposed form.