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How to list column header names in Excel?

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Navigating a large Excel spreadsheet with numerous columns that overflow across multiple pages can be cumbersome, especially when you need to scroll back and forth to view and locate specific column header names. If you're looking for an easier way to access and organize these headers, there are several efficient techniques you can employ. This guide will show you simple tricks to quickly list and identify all column header names in your Excel spreadsheet, enhancing your data management efficiency.

List column header names with the Paste Special command

The built-in "Paste Special" command of Excel can transpose a row to a column. If you want to view all column names at a glance without scrolling, transpose the row containing the column headers into a column.

  1. Select the row containing the column header names.
  2. Copy this row.
  3. In a blank area, right-click, and select the "Transpose" button.
    A screenshot of the Transpose option in Excel's Paste Special menu

You will then see all column header names copied and pasted into a single column. See screenshot:

A screenshot of column headers in an Excel spreadsheet
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A screenshot of column headers pasted in a single column using Transpose in Excel

However, this way only helps you view the column header names quickly, but not navigate and locate them.

List and locate column header names with Kutools for Excel

Here’s another easy method using the powerful add-in "Kutools for Excel". Its "Navigation Pane" lists all column headers, allowing you to quickly view and navigate between them with ease.

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After installing Kutools for Excel, select "Kutools" > "Navigation" to open the Navigation pane.

In the "Column List" section, all header names in the current worksheet will be displayed. Clicking on any column name will instantly navigate you to that column.

Note: The "Kutools Pane" not only lists all column headers in the current worksheet for easy viewing and navigation, but also offers additional powerful features—such as switching between open workbooks, performing batch find-and-replace operations and so on.
To explore this feature in more detail, please visit the following article: Navigation Pane – List Sheets, Workbooks, Columns, Names and insert auto text in Excel

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