This procedure inserts a column into an existing Excel worksheet at a specified column number. The existing column at that position, along with any columns to its right, is shifted one position to the right. This is useful in automation workflows where new data fields need to be dynamically added without overwriting existing content, such as inserting calculated columns or preparing templates for data entry.
Prerequisite Data
These required data elements must be present in the automation before using the procedure.
Data Name
Data Type
the worksheet
Excel Worksheet
Syntax
Below is a line-by-line overview of the automation syntax. Expand each line to learn more.
insert a column into the worksheet where
What does it do? References an Excel worksheet to insert a column into.
Where does it go? This phrase should be written on a new line.
Does it require input data? ⛔ No — This phrase does not require input data.
Is it required? ✅ Yes — This phrase is required in the syntax.
the column name is
What does it do? Specifies the name of the column to add.
Where does it go? This phrase should be indented beneath insert a column into the worksheet where.
Does it require input data? ✅ Yes — A Text value should be specified.
Is it required? ✅ Yes — This phrase is required in the syntax.
the column number is
What does it do? Specifies the position to insert the new column at (Columns are numbered starting with 1).
Where does it go? This phrase should be indented beneath insert a column into the worksheet where.
Does it require input data? ✅ Yes — A Number value should be specified.
Is it required? ✅ Yes — This phrase is required in the syntax.
the column values are
What does it do? Optionally specifies a list of values to add to the new column. An empty column will be added if not specified.
Where does it go? This phrase should be indented beneath insert a column into the worksheet where.
Does it define new data? ✅ Yes — List
Is it required? 🌟 No — This phrase is optional in the syntax.
Examples
1. Insert a Column by Specifying a Column Name and Number
insert a column into the worksheet where
the column name is "TAX"
the column number is 2
2. Insert a Column by Specifying Column Name, Number, and Values
insert a column into the worksheet where
the column name is "TAX"
the column number is 2
the values are 30, 40, 50
