How to swap rows or columns in Excel?

Sometimes, when we use a worksheet, we need to swap the rows or the columns. For example, I want to exchange column A with column D, the first thing that came to my mind is to use copy and paste command. In fact, except the copy and paste, there are some other methods to solve this problem.

Swap rows or columns with VBA code

swap rows or columns quickly and conveniently with Kutools for Excel

Transpose data from rows to multiple columns with Kutools for Excel

Transpose data from rows to multiple columns with Kutools for Excel

Swap rows or columns with VBA code

1. Hold down the ALT + F11 keys, and it opens the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications window.

2. Click Insert > Module, and paste the following code in the Module Window.

Sub SwapTwoRange()
'Updateby20131113
Dim Rng1 As Range, Rng2 As Range
Dim arr1 As Variant, arr2 As Variant
xTitleId = "KutoolsforExcel"
Set Rng1 = Application.Selection
Set Rng1 = Application.InputBox("Range1:", xTitleId, Rng1.Address, Type:=8)
Set Rng2 = Application.InputBox("Range2:", xTitleId, Type:=8)
Application.ScreenUpdating = False
arr1 = Rng1.Value
arr2 = Rng2.Value
Rng1.Value = arr2
Rng2.Value = arr1
Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub

3. Then click button to run the code, a dialog is popped out for you to select the two ranges you want to swap with, see screenshots:

4. After clicking Ok, the two ranges are swapped. See screenshots:

Swap rows or columns quickly and conveniently with Kutools for Excel

The code may be are difficult for starters of Excel, is there a simple way to do it quickly and time-saving. Of course, Kutools for Excel can help you swap rows or columns quickly and comfortably.

If you have installed Kutools for Excel, you can swap two columns or rows quickly.

1. Click Kutools > Range > Swap ranges，see screenshot:

2. In the Swap Ranges dialog box, click  button from Swap Range 1 to select column A that you want to swap, and then click  button from Swap Range 2 to select column D.( Note: The ranges for swapping must be identical in the same size.)

3. Then click OK. The two columns have been swapped and the cell formatting is swapped as well. See screenshots:

With this Swap Ranges utility, you are not only can swap rows or columns but also can swap contents of two ranges. Click here to know more about this feature.

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Demo: Swap rows or columns quickly with Kutools for Excel

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