Have you ever found yourself working on two separate Excel files at the same time and constantly switching between them? It can be quite frustrating and time-consuming. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem.
How to Display Two Excel Files Side by Side
One of the easiest ways to display two Excel files side by side is by using the View Side by Side feature. This feature allows you to compare two separate Excel files simultaneously and make changes to both of them.
To use this feature, follow these steps:
- Open the two Excel files that you want to display side by side.
- Click on the View tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the View Side by Side button.
Once you click on the View Side by Side button, both Excel files will be displayed in a split screen format. You can use this feature to compare data between the two files, copy and paste data from one file to the other, and make changes to both files simultaneously.
How to Display Multiple Excel Files on a Single Screen
If you need to work on more than two Excel files at once, you can use the Arrange All feature to display multiple Excel files on a single screen. This feature allows you to arrange Excel files in different layouts so that you can view and work on them simultaneously.
To use the Arrange All feature, follow these steps:
- Open all the Excel files that you want to display on a single screen.
- Click on the View tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the Arrange All button.
Once you click on the Arrange All button, a dialog box will appear with several options for arranging the Excel files. You can choose to arrange the files vertically, horizontally, or in a tiled format. You can also choose to arrange the files so that they fill the entire screen or so that they are displayed in a specific area of the screen.
After you have selected the arrangement that you want, click on the OK button and Excel will arrange the files according to your selection.
FAQs
1. Can I display more than two Excel files side by side?
Yes, you can use the Arrange All feature to display multiple Excel files on a single screen. This feature allows you to arrange Excel files in different layouts so that you can view and work on them simultaneously.
2. How do I resize the Excel files when using the Side by Side feature?
To resize the Excel files when using the Side by Side feature, you can click and drag the divider bar between the two files to resize them. You can also use the Zoom feature in Excel to change the size of the files.
Video Tutorial
For a visual demonstration of how to display two Excel files side by side, check out the following video tutorial:
