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To convert a column of data into rows in Google Sheets, you can use the “Transpose” function. This will allow you to rearrange the data from a vertical column to a horizontal row format. Simply select the column you want to convert, click on the “Edit” menu, and then choose “Transpose” from the dropdown menu. This will create a new row with the data from the selected column. You can also use the “Paste Special” function to transpose data from columns to rows. This can be done by copying the data, right-clicking on the destination cell, and selecting “Paste Special” followed by “Transpose.” This method allows you to choose specific options for the transposed data, such as formatting and values. By using these methods, you can easily convert a column of data into rows in Google Sheets for better organization and analysis of your data.
TOROW function
This function transforms an array or range of cells into a single row. TOROW can scan values:
- By column, top to bottom
- By row, left to right
The scan_by_column argument is a boolean value that controls how TOROW reads values from the source array.
Sample Usage
TOROW(A1:C3): A TOROW function that keeps all values and scans by row.
TOROW(A1:C3, 1, TRUE): A TOROW function that ignores blanks and scans by column.
Syntax
TOROW(array_or_range, [ignore], [scan_by_column])
array_or_range: The array or range of cells to return as a row.[ignore]: By default, no values are ignored. Specify one of these values:- 0: Keep all values
- 1: Ignore blanks
- 2: Ignore errors
- 3: Ignore blanks and errors
[scan_by_column]: The boolean value ofscan_by_columndetermines how the array is scanned. By default, theTOROWfunction scans the array by row.- True: scans the array by column
- False: scans the array by row
Examples
Use simple data transformation operation with TOROW
Example data:
A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ben | Peter | Mary |
2 | John | Hillary | Jenny |
3 | Agnes | Harry | Felicity |
Example: Input this formula in E1: =TOROW(A1:C3)
Result:
E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ben | Peter | Mary | John | Hillary | Jenny | Agnes | Harry | Felicity |
Make a Copy
Ignore blanks with TOROW
Example data:
A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ben | Peter | Mary |
2 | John |
| Jenny |
3 | Agnes | Harry | Felicity |
Example: Input this formula in E1: =TOROW(A1:C3, 1)
Result:
E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ben | Peter | Mary | John | Jenny | Agnes | Harry | Felicity |
Make a Copy
Scan by column with TOROW
Example data:
A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ben | Peter | Mary |
2 | John | Hillary | Jenny |
3 | Agnes | Harry | Felicity |
Example: Input this formula in E1: =TOROW(A1:C3, 0, TRUE)
Result:
E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ben | John | Agnes | Peter | Hillary | Harry | Mary | Jenny | Felicity |
Make a Copy
Related functions
- TOCOL function: This function transforms an array or range of cells into a single column.
Cite this article
stats writer (2024). How can I convert a column of data into rows in Google Sheets?. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/stats/how-can-i-convert-a-column-of-data-into-rows-in-google-sheets/
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