How to wrap text in Google Sheets

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Do you sigh internally when you open a messy and chaotic spreadsheet?

Same. Spreadsheets can be complex to navigate even for seasoned professionals, and an unformatted one only makes matters worse.

But there is an easy way to spruce things up a bit by wrapping text. And we’ve got you covered with easy step-by-step instructions on how to arrange text in Google Sheets. This blog will look at the following:

The benefits of text wrapping in Google Sheets

Let’s illustrate the advantages of text wrapping with the help of an example. Imagine you’re tasked with creating social media posts using a content calendar spreadsheet.

Would you rather receive this spreadsheet (look closely and try to make sense of it all):

Or this:

You probably chose the second option where the text wrap feature is enabled for all cells.

But why? Let’s analyze the reasons why many probably prefer the second option, or in other words, the advantages of wrapping text in Google Sheets:

It provides a clean, neat and tidy look and formatting. Wrapping text provides much-needed white space, an important design element. There is no hidden or scrolling text where the next column partially covers the content or spills into other cells. Wrapping text keeps information streamlined, making it easier for the eye to navigate and read, thus allowing you to scroll smoothly through the spreadsheet without visual interruptions.

Next, we’ll dive into three approaches to wrapping text in Google Sheets. Before we do, here’s a quick overview of one of the methods, in case you don’t want to scroll further to find the answer:

How to wrap text in Google Sheets from the Format menu

Step 1: Choose the cells you want to wrap text.

Here’s a quick trick to select all cells in a spreadsheet, which is especially useful when you have dozens of rows or columns click the gray outlined box on the far left, just above the row numbers (see image below) .

Step 2: Click on the Format tab from the menu bar. Then, select the Wrapping option from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Finally, click Wrap.

Step 4: You’re all set! There is nothing else to do. The text wrap feature will be applied to all chosen cells, providing a more organized view of the content.

How to arrange text in Google Sheets from the toolbar

Step 1: The first step is similar to the previous section. Simply select the cells you want to format.

Step 2: Next, select the text wrapping icon in the toolbar, which is to the right of the alignment buttons.

Step 3: Choose the central icon that looks like an upside-down Undo button out of the three options that pop up, and you’re good to go.

Quick Tip: If you hover over the icon in the center, a small pop-up will appear with the word Return. This will help you identify the right option to click.

How to wrap text in Google Sheets on mobile

Step 1: First, install the Google Sheets mobile app. Next, open the file you want to work on from the mobile app and select the cells that need text wrapping.

Then, click the Format icon at the top of the page to the right of the Reset button (see the down arrow).

Step 2: A window will appear. Click on the Cell option, which will allow you to edit several elements of the selected cells (note: the default is the text option).

Step 3: Scroll down until you find the Wrap Text option. Slide the switch to the on position and you’re done. So, here’s a simple tutorial on how to fit text to Google Sheets from your mobile device.

Does text wrapping make a difference?

Direct answer: Yes, it does.

Remember the 5 Cs: clean, clear, coherent, uncluttered, and uninterrupted text. Your Google Sheet will be much more organized and easily readable with wrapped text. Then start rapping (err, I mean wrap).

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