You Cannot Add a Row in a Filtered List in Excel 2003 (826713)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Office Excel 2003
SYMPTOMSIn Microsoft Office Excel 2003, when you try to insert a row
into a filtered list between two existing rows by using the
Row command in the shortcut menu or by using the
Rows command on the Insert menu, those
commands may be unavailable (dimmed).WORKAROUNDTo work around this behavior, you can insert your new row at
the bottom of the list by using Insert Row User Interface
(indicated by a blue asterisk). Alternatively, you can clear the
filter on the list, add a row and fill in the data, and then reapply the
filter. To do so, follow these steps:
- In the Excel spreadsheet, click the down-down box of the
column that is filtered, and then click All to clear the
filter.
- Click the row number that matches the location where you
want to add a row.
- On the Insert menu, click
Rows.
Note that the newly inserted row is placed at the
same row number that you selected in step 1. - Enter the data for the new row.
Part 2: Apply the Filter- On the Data menu, point to
Filter, and then click AutoFilter.
- Click the black drop-down arrow in the column that you want
to filter, and then click one of the varying menu items to filter your column.
Or, on the drop-down menu, click Custom to create your own
filter.
After you have filtered the column, the black drop-down arrow from
step 3 is blue. Note You can also perform this procedure while the filter is enabled,
but after you insert the row, reapply the filter. STATUS This
behavior is by design.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/27/2006 |
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Keywords: | kbpending kbprb KB826713 kbAudEndUser |
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