How to flip / reverse a column of data order vertically in Excel?
Sometimes, you may want to flip a column of data order vertically in Excel as the left screenshot shown. It seems quite hard to reverse the data order manually, especially for a lot of data in the column. This article will guide you to flip or reverse a column data order vertically quickly.
Flip a column of data order in Excel with Sort command
Flip a column of data order in Excel with VBA
Several clicks to flip a column of data order with Kutools for Excel
Which Method Should You Use?
Conclusion
Flip a column of data order in Excel with Sort command
Using Sort command can help you flip a column of data in Excel with following steps:
1. Insert a series of sequence numbers besides the column. In this case, in insert 1, 2, 3…, 7 in Column B, then select B2:B12, see screenshot:
2. Click the Data > Sort Z to A, see screenshot:
3. In the Sort Warning dialog box, check the Expand the selection option, and click the Sort button.
4. Then you will see the number order of Column A is flipped. And you can delete or hide the Column B according to your needs. See the following screenshot:
This method is also applied to reversing multiple columns of data order.
Easily flip a column of date vertically with several clicks:
TheFlip Vertical Range utility of Kutools for Excel can help you quickly flip a column of date vertically with only several clicks. You just need to select the range and enable the function to acheive it. Download Kutools for Excel Now! (30-day free trail)
Flip a column of data order in Excel with VBA
If you know how to use a VBA code in Excel, you may flip / reverse data order vertically as follows:
1. Hold down the Alt + F11 keys in Excel, and it opens the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications window.
2. Click Insert > Module, and paste the following macro in the Module Window.
VBA: Flip / reverse a range data order vertically in Excel.
Sub FlipColumns()
'Updateby20131126
Dim Rng As Range
Dim WorkRng As Range
Dim Arr As Variant
Dim i As Integer, j As Integer, k As Integer
On Error Resume Next
xTitleId = "KutoolsforExcel"
Set WorkRng = Application.Selection
Set WorkRng = Application.InputBox("Range", xTitleId, WorkRng.Address, Type:=8)
Arr = WorkRng.Formula
For j = 1 To UBound(Arr, 2)
k = UBound(Arr, 1)
For i = 1 To UBound(Arr, 1) / 2
xTemp = Arr(i, j)
Arr(i, j) = Arr(k, j)
Arr(k, j) = xTemp
k = k - 1
Next
Next
WorkRng.Formula = Arr
End Sub
3. Press the F5 key to run this macro, a dialog is popped up for you to select a range to flip vertically, see screenshot:
4. Click OK in the dialog, the range is flipped vertically, see screenshot:
Several clicks to flip a column of data order with Kutools for Excel
If you have Kutools for Excel installed, you can reverse the numbers order of columns with Flip Vertical Range tool quickly.
1. Select the column of date you will flip vertically, then click Kutools > Range > Flip Vertical Range > All / Only flip values. See screenshot:
Note: If you want to flip vaues along with cell formatting, plesae select the All option. For only flipping values, please select the Only flip values option.
Then the selected data in the column has been flipped vertically. See screenshot:
Tip: If you also need to flip data horizontally in Excel. Please try the Flip Horizontal Range utility of Kutools for Excel. You just need to select two ranges firstly, and then apply the utility to acheive it as below screenshot shown.
Then the selected ranges are flipped horizontally immediately.
If you want to have a free trial (30-day) of this utility, please click to download it, and then go to apply the operation according above steps.
Which Method Should You Use?
| Feature | Helper Column and Sort | VBA Macro | Kutools Flip Vertical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Reversing one or more columns with Excel’s built-in tools | Automating the reversal of a selected range | Quickly flipping values, formatting, or both |
| How it works | Adds sequence numbers and sorts them from largest to smallest | Loads the selected range into an array and reverses the row order | Applies All or Only flip values to the selected range |
| Supports multiple columns | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Main advantage | Built into Excel and requires no formulas or macros | Fast and reusable for repeated operations | Completes the task in a few clicks with formatting control |
| Recommended use | Best for occasional reversals with standard Excel tools | Best for users who regularly automate range operations | Best for fast, in-place reversal without manual setup |
Conclusion
Flipping a column in Excel can be done in several ways, depending on how often you need to perform the task and whether cell formatting should also be reversed.
Use a helper column and sorting for an occasional reversal with Excel’s built-in tools. A VBA macro is more suitable when you need to automate the process repeatedly. For the quickest solution, Kutools for Excel’s Flip Vertical Range lets you reverse multiple columns in place and choose whether to flip only the values or both values and formatting.
Tip: When using the sorting method, select the entire related data range to prevent values in different columns from becoming misaligned.
Choose the method that best matches your worksheet size, formatting requirements, and preferred level of automation.
Related article:
How to flip / reverse a row of data order in Excel quickly?
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