How to Paste Transpose in Excel Using Shortcut: 4 Methods

Method 1 – Using Ribbon Paste Shortcut to Transpose in Excel

We can transpose by using the Ribbon commands. The process is given below:

Steps:

  • Select the data we have to transpose. We selected range B4:E9.
  • Go to Home.
  • Select Copy from the Clipboard group of commands.

Choosing Copy from the Ribbon to Perform Transpose Operation Using Paste Shortcut

  • Go to Cell B11 to Paste and Transpose.
  • Go to the main Home tab.
  • Select Paste from the commands.
  • From the drop-down of Paste option, select Transpose(T).

Selecting Paste Command to Perform Transpose Operation Using Paste Shortcut

Applying Ribbon Shortcut to Perform Transpose Operation Using Paste Shortcut

 


Method 2 – Using Keyboard Shortcut to Paste Transpose in Excel

Steps:

  • Select the data from the cell range of B4:E9 that we want to transpose.
  • Press Ctrl+C.

Copying Dataset by Pressing Ctrl+C

  • Select Cell B11 to paste the data.
  • Press Ctrl+V.
  • The dataset will be pasted as it is in the selected range.
  • Click the drop-down of the Ctrl menu.
  • From the Paste option, select Transpose(T).

Pasting Data in Transpose

  • After selecting the Transpose(T), we will get our desired transpose result.

Utilizing Keyboard Shortcuts to Perform Transpose Operation Using Paste Shortcut

 


Method 3 – Applying Mouse Shortcut to Paste Transpose in Excel

Steps:

  • Select the range B4:E9 for transpose.
  • Click the right button on the mouse. We will find the Context Menu.
  • Select Copy from the Context Menu.

Selecting Copy from the Context Menu

  • Go to Cell B11 to Paste.
  • Click the right button on the mouse.
  • From the Context Menu, select the Paste Options.

Pasting Dataset Using Transpose Command from the Context Menu

  • Select the Transpose(T) option, and we will get the return values immediately.

Implementing Mouse Shortcut to Perform Transpose Operation Using Paste Shortcut


Method 4 – Performing Transpose Operation Using Excel Paste Special Shortcut 

Steps:

  • Select the range B4:E9 initially.
  • Press Ctrl+C to copy.

Copying Dataset

  • Select a cell to paste the data. We select Cell B11 for this.
  • Go to the main Home tab.
  • Go to the Paste from the commands.
  • From the Paste drop-down select Paste Special.
  • Press Ctrl+Alt+V.

Choosing Paste Special Command

  • We will get a dialog box.
  • Put a mark on the Transpose option.
  • Click OK.

Clicking on Transpose Option to Perform Transpose Operation Using Paste Shortcut

  • We will get the return.

Using Paste Special Command


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Alok Paul has completed his B.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from East West University. He has been working on the ExcelDemy project for more than 2 years. He has written 220+ articles and replied to numerous comments. He is experienced in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel. He also led some teams on Excel and VBA content development. He has a keen interest in Advanced Excel, Data analysis, Excel Pivot Table, Charts, and Dashboard. He loves to research... Read Full Bio

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