How to Repeat an action in Microsoft Excel

Excel is famous for being a spreadsheet software that allows users to organize and analyze data with various tools and functions, including formulas, charts, and graphs. It is commonly used for business and financial analysis, data management, and budgeting. Excel is also known for its versatility, ease of use, and ability to handle large amounts of data.

In this tutorial we will learn how to Repeat an action in Microsoft Excel.In Microsoft Excel, repeating an action is a straightforward process that can save time and increase productivity. Excel provides a useful feature that allows you to repeat an action multiple times using the “Repeat” command.We have a dataset containing text strings. We’ll manually insert a row, and then we’ll repeat that same action.

Method 1 : Use the Repeat Command

Step 1 – Enable the Quick Access Toolbar

  • To enable the Quick Access Toolbar, click on the List arrow Ribbon Display Options, the arrow on the right side of the Home Tab Ribbon.A drop-down menu will appear.
  • Click on the Show Quick Access Toolbar option in that drop-down menu.

Step 2 – Add the Repeat Command 

  • Add the Repeat Command in the Quick Access Toolbar by clicking on the List arrow Customize Quick Access Toolbar.
  • Click on the More Commands option in the drop-down menu.Excel Options dialog box will open.
  • Click on Quick Access Toolbar in the menu on the left of the dialog box.
  • Scroll down and select the Repeat command,click on the Add button.

Step 3 – Click on OK

  • Click on OK in the Excel Options dialog box.
  • The Repeat command option will appear in the Quick Access Toolbar.

Step 4 – Perform the Action which you want to Repeat

  • Perform the Action which you want to repeat, here we will insert a row.

Step 5 – Click on the Repeat Command

  • Click on the Repeat Command in the Quick Access Toolbar.
  • The action will be repeated.

Method 2 : Use Ctrl + Y shortcut keys

Step 1 – Perform the Action which you want to Repeat

  • Perform the Action which you want to repeat, we will insert a column.

Step 2 – Press Ctrl + Y shortcut keys

  • Press the Ctrl + Y keys.The action will be repeated instantly.