Move to a specific column with this free Add-in

Last Updated on 07/10/2023
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Download the add-in to add the between columns

Click on the following link to download the add-in.

Next, copy the file to Excel's Add-ins folder. The default folder is

C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\AddIns

Of course, you must customize the path according to your computer by changing the UserName value

In addition, Microsoft has tightened security by systematically blocking downloaded files. To unblock the file, follow these steps.

Install the add-in

Next, you need to go to the developer tab.

Developer tab

If this menu is not in your ribbon, it must be displayed

  1. From the File > Option > Custom ribbon
  2. Then check the box for the Developer tab
Add developer menu in the ribbon

From the Developer menu, open Excel Add-ins menu

Excel Add ins in the Developer tab

If you have successfully copied the file to the Excel Add-ins folder, the name of the utility should appear in the list of add-ins.

All you need to do is click on the Gototablecolumn add-in to activate it

GoToColumnTable add in

If the add-in doesn't appear in the list, click on the Browse button, then select the GoToTableColumn.xlam file

How do I use the add-in to move to a specific column?

To quickly move between columns in a workbook, it is essential that your data must be inserted in a Table (Insert > Table). This is because in a Table, each column is identified by a unique name. Like that, the add-in will be able to "read" the names of the columns in your Table.

Once the add-in is activated, you just have to do

  1. Select one of the cells in a Table
  2. Right-click to open the contextual menu
  3. Then, you select the Go To menu (in the third position in the contextual menu)
  4. Choose one of the columns from the list
How to use the add in GoToColumnTable

And instantly, Excel takes you to that column 😀👍

How to use the add in GoToColumnTable

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Move to a specific column with this free Add-in

Reading time: 2 minutes
Last Updated on 07/10/2023

Download the add-in to add the between columns

Click on the following link to download the add-in.

Next, copy the file to Excel's Add-ins folder. The default folder is

C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\AddIns

Of course, you must customize the path according to your computer by changing the UserName value

In addition, Microsoft has tightened security by systematically blocking downloaded files. To unblock the file, follow these steps.

Install the add-in

Next, you need to go to the developer tab.

Developer tab

If this menu is not in your ribbon, it must be displayed

  1. From the File > Option > Custom ribbon
  2. Then check the box for the Developer tab
Add developer menu in the ribbon

From the Developer menu, open Excel Add-ins menu

Excel Add ins in the Developer tab

If you have successfully copied the file to the Excel Add-ins folder, the name of the utility should appear in the list of add-ins.

All you need to do is click on the Gototablecolumn add-in to activate it

GoToColumnTable add in

If the add-in doesn't appear in the list, click on the Browse button, then select the GoToTableColumn.xlam file

How do I use the add-in to move to a specific column?

To quickly move between columns in a workbook, it is essential that your data must be inserted in a Table (Insert > Table). This is because in a Table, each column is identified by a unique name. Like that, the add-in will be able to "read" the names of the columns in your Table.

Once the add-in is activated, you just have to do

  1. Select one of the cells in a Table
  2. Right-click to open the contextual menu
  3. Then, you select the Go To menu (in the third position in the contextual menu)
  4. Choose one of the columns from the list
How to use the add in GoToColumnTable

And instantly, Excel takes you to that column 😀👍

How to use the add in GoToColumnTable

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *