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How to wrap text in Google Sheets

Wrap text keeps long content readable within the same cell by displaying it across multiple lines, without increasing the column width.

Operations
6 steps 2 min Community template
1

Open Your Google Sheet

Open the Google Sheets file where you want to wrap the text.

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Open Your Google Sheet
2

Select the Cells

Select the cell or range of cells containing the text you want to wrap.

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Select the Cells
3

Open the Format Menu

Click Format in the top menu to access formatting options for the selected cells.

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Open the Format Menu
4

Open Text Wrapping Options

Select Wrapping from the Format menu to view the available text display options.

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Open Text Wrapping Options
5

Select “Wrap”

Choose Wrap to display long text across multiple lines while keeping the column width unchanged.

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Select “Wrap”
6

Adjust the Row Height if Needed

If the wrapped text is not fully visible, adjust the row height so that all lines are displayed.

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Adjust the Row Height if Needed

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