Noob question

I really need help wiht this problem .
How do you alter a column size?
I did it once where the cursor would just move it bigger or smaller. I want to know how you do that.
I would be very grateful for any help.

Thanks

Move your cursor to the column header where there is a separation between columns. You'll see it change to a vertical line with an arrow pointing to each side when. When your cursor takes that shape left click and drag to right to widen the column or drag left to make it narrower.

The same technique is used for adjusting row heights.

Lol that was so simple but it was driving me crazy.
Thanks for the help.

You're welcome.

If you want to make column A bigger, place the cursor on the line which is between column A and column B.

The mouse cursor changes to a line with one arrow on the left and one arrow on the right.

Click and hold then move the cursor left to make column A smaller or right to make column A bigger.

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The same people are in the newsgroups and it is the newsgroups where your
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Also see the other newsgroup where you posted.
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