Fix Excel can’t insert new cells because it would push non-empty cells off the end of the worksheet
0Here's how to Fix Excel can’t insert new cells because it would push non-empty cells off the end of the worksheet.
i. There are a few ways to remove push non blank cells in Excel. Here are a few methods:
**Method 1: Use the COUNTA function**
The COUNTA function counts the number of cells that contain any value, including blank cells. To use the COUNTA function to remove push non blank cells, follow these steps:
1. Select the range of cells that you want to remove push non blank cells from.
2. In the Formula Bar, type the following formula:
```
=COUNTA(range)
```
Where range is the range of cells that you selected in step 1.
3. Press Enter.
The COUNTA function will return the number of cells in the range that contain any value. Any cells that are empty will not be counted.
4. To remove the push non blank cells, select the range of cells that contains the COUNTA function result and press the Delete key.
**Method 2: Use the FILTER function**
The FILTER function filters a range of cells based on a criteria. To use the FILTER function to remove push non blank cells, follow these steps:
1. Select the range of cells that you want to filter.
2. In the Formula Bar, type the following formula:
```
=FILTER(range,criteria)
```
Where range is the range of cells that you selected in step 1, and criteria is the criteria that you want to use to filter the cells. For example, if you want to filter the cells so that only cells that contain the value "Yes" are displayed, you would use the following criteria:
```
="Yes"
```
3. Press Enter.
The FILTER function will return a new range of cells that contains only the cells that meet the criteria that you specified. Any cells that do not meet the criteria will be filtered out.
5. To remove the push non blank cells, select the range of cells that contains the FILTER function result and press the Delete key.
**Method 3: Use the Advanced Filter dialog box**
The Advanced Filter dialog box allows you to filter a range of cells based on a variety of criteria. To use the Advanced Filter dialog box to remove push non blank cells, follow these steps:
1. Select the range of cells that you want to filter.
2. Click the Data tab.
3. In the Sort & Filter group, click the Advanced button.
4. In the Advanced Filter dialog box, select the **Remove All** option from the **Action** drop-down list.
5. Click the **OK** button.
The Advanced Filter dialog box will remove all of the push non blank cells from the range of cells that you selected.
ii. Here are some possible solutions to the error "Microsoft Excel can't insert new cells because it would push non-empty cells off the end of the worksheet":
1. **Check the last cell in the worksheet.** Make sure that the last cell in the worksheet is empty. If it is not, delete the contents of the cell.
2. **Use the `Home` tab to clear the formatting and contents of the last cell.** To do this, click on the `Home` tab, and then click on the `Clear` button. In the `Clear` menu, select the `Clear Contents` and `Clear Formatting` options.
3. **Use the `Delete` key to delete the last cell.** To do this, click on the last cell in the worksheet, and then press the `Delete` key.
4. **Use the `Insert` key to insert a new row or column.** To do this, click on the row or column header that you want to insert a new row or column before, and then press the `Insert` key.
5. **Repair the workbook.** To do this, click on the `File` tab, and then click on the `Open` button. In the `Open` dialog box, select the workbook that you want to repair, and then click on the `Repair` button.
6. **Reinstall Excel.** To do this, uninstall Excel, and then reinstall it from the Microsoft website.
iii. There are a few ways to fix the error "Excel Cannot shift nonblank cells off worksheet". Here are a few methods:
**Method 1: Delete the last row or column**
If the error message is displayed when you try to insert a new row or column, you can try deleting the last row or column. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click on the row or column header of the row or column that you want to delete.
2. Press the Delete key.
**Method 2: Clear the formatting of the last cell**
If the error message is displayed when you try to format a cell, you can try clearing the formatting of the last cell. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click on the last cell in the worksheet.
2. Click on the Home tab.
3. In the Cells group, click on the Clear button.
4. In the Clear menu, select the Clear Formatting option.
**Method 3: Repair the workbook**
If the error message is displayed for no apparent reason, you can try repairing the workbook. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click on the File tab.
2. In the Info group, click on the Check for Issues button.
3. In the Check for Issues dialog box, select the Repair button.
4. Click on the Repair button again to confirm.
**Method 4: Uninstall then reinstall Excel**
**Method 5: Contact Microsoft support**