Increase Indent in Excel (Alt + H + 6)
Increasing indent moves cell content further away from the left border. This is useful for creating visual hierarchy in lists and reports.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Alt + H + 6 | Cmd + Option + Tab |
What Does Increase Indent Do?
This shortcut shifts the selected cell text to the right by increasing the indentation level without adding spaces manually.
How to Increase Indent
- Select the cell or range of cells
- Press Alt + H + 6 (Windows)
- Text moves inward instantly
Tips & Best Practices
- Use indenting for outlining tasks or categories
- Combine with Decrease Indent to control spacing
- Does not affect numeric values or formulas
FAQ
- Q: How many times can I increase indent?
- A: You can increase indent multiple times until the maximum indentation level is reached.
- Q: Does indent affect sorting?
- A: No, indentation is purely visual.
- Q: Can I indent numbers?
- A: Yes, both text and numbers can be indented.