/text/scalc/01/04020000.xhp spreadsheets; inserting cells cells; inserting inserting; cells Insert Cells Opens the Insert Cells dialog, in which you can insert new cells according to the options that you specify. You can delete cells by choosing Edit - Delete Cells.

Selection This area contains the options available for inserting cells into a sheet. The cell quantity and position is defined by selecting a cell range in the sheet beforehand. Shift cells down Moves the contents of the selected range downward when cells are inserted. Shift cells right Moves the contents of the selected range to the right when cells are inserted. Entire row Inserts an entire row. The position of the row is determined by the selection on the sheet. The number of rows inserted depends on how many rows are selected. The contents of the original rows are moved downward. Entire column Inserts an entire column. The number of columns to be inserted is determined by the selected number of columns. The contents of the original columns are shifted to the right.