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Maria Hermosillo 0 Reputation points
2026-09-19T03:59:05.4433333+00:00

I am trying to copy the top row of my worksheet onto the rows that follow and its not working?

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  1. John DeV 170.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-19T04:35:52.1666667+00:00

    Hi, good day!

    To help narrow down the cause

    Which Excel version are you using (2016, 2019, 2021, 2024, or Microsoft 365)?

    Did the issue start after a recent Office update?

    When you copy the top row and paste it, does nothing happen without any error message?

    I look forward to your update and am willing to collaborate with you until we resolve the issue. Keep me posted by clicking "Add comment" below.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-09-19T03:59:17.2133333+00:00

    By default, Excel copies all data in the row, including formulas, values, formatting, comments, and hidden cells.

    To copy the top row onto the rows below:

    1. Select the top row to copy.
    2. On the Home tab, select Copy or press Ctrl+C.
    3. Select the destination row or rows below.
    4. Right-click the row below or to the right of where the copied row should go, then select Insert Copied Cells.

    If the goal is to paste only part of the row:

    • Values only: Home > Paste > Paste Values
    • Formatting only: Home > Paste > Paste Formatting
    • Formulas only: Home > Paste > Paste Formulas

    If some rows or columns are hidden or filtered, use visible cells only:

    1. Select the row or column.
    2. Home > Find & Select > Go To Special.
    3. Select Visible cells only > OK.
    4. Copy with Ctrl+C, then paste with Ctrl+V.

    If copied blank cells are replacing existing data, use Paste Special and select Skip blanks.

    If Excel shows the moving dashed border around the copied row, that means the copy is active. Press Esc to cancel it.

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